2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1951 Mercury Roadster

To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 52 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1951 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 160 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 2003 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 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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