1951 Mercury Roadster vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1968 Nissan Gloria is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercury Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercury Roadster would be higher. At 3,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Mercury Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercury Roadster (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 254 kg more than 1968 Nissan Gloria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercury Roadster | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Roadster | Gloria |
Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |