1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1949 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 25 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 3,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Mercury Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Mercury Roadster (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 540 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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. 1949 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1949 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulia | Roadster |
Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2960 mm |