1951 Mercury Roadster vs. 1980 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1980 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 425 kg more than 1980 Simca 2 Litres.
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. 1951 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1980 Simca 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1980 Simca 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Mercury Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Mercury Roadster | 1980 Simca 2 Litres | |
| Make | Mercury | Simca |
| Model | Roadster | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
