1951 Mercury Roadster vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 34 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 80 kg more than 1951 Mercury Roadster. 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 | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Roadster | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2950 mm |
