1978 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1951 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1978 Maserati Khamsin is newer by 27 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 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Maserati Khamsin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Maserati Khamsin weights approximately 130 kg more than 1951 Mercury Roadster.
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 1978 Maserati Khamsin has manual transmission. 1978 Maserati Khamsin 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.
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1978 Maserati Khamsin | 1951 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Khamsin | Roadster |
Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Size | 4899 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2960 mm |