1951 Mercury Roadster vs. 1987 Porsche 928
To start off, 1987 Porsche 928 is newer by 36 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1951 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 20 kg more than 1987 Porsche 928.
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 | 1987 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Roadster | 928 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |