1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1951 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 21 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1951 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 257 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. 1951 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne 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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1951 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Biscayne | Roadster |
Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2960 mm |