1951 Mercury Roadster vs. 1970 Monteverdi 2000
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi 2000 is newer by 19 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, 1970 Monteverdi 2000 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1951 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi 2000 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 Monteverdi 2000.
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 | 1970 Monteverdi 2000 | |
| Make | Mercury | Monteverdi |
| Model | Roadster | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2560 mm |
