1951 Mercury Roadster vs. 2007 Nissan Primera

To start off, 2007 Nissan Primera is newer by 56 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, 2007 Nissan Primera (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1951 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 62 kg more than 2007 Nissan Primera.

Because 1951 Mercury Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Mercury Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 2007 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Primera 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.

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