1982 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1949 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 33 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 450 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 1982 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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.
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1982 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1949 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulietta | Roadster |
Year Released | 1982 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |