1955 Lincoln Capri vs. 1951 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1955 Lincoln Capri is newer by 4 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 5,592 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Lincoln Capri is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
| 1955 Lincoln Capri | 1951 Mercury Roadster | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | Capri | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5592 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2960 mm |
