1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1951 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 26 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, 1951 Mercury Roadster (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 440 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 1951 Mercury Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Cortina | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2960 mm |
