1963 Maserati 151 vs. 1949 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1963 Maserati 151 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercury Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercury Roadster would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Maserati 151 (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1949 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 690 kg more than 1963 Maserati 151.
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. 1949 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1963 Maserati 151 has manual transmission. 1963 Maserati 151 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Mercury Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Maserati 151 | 1949 Mercury Roadster | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | 151 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2960 mm |
