Cessna 150 vs Ercoupe 415-D

Live Market Snapshot

Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle

Cessna 150
For sale now
136
Median asking
$53,250
Range
$32,955–$91,808
Model years available
1959–1978
Ercoupe 415-D

No active listings right now.

Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.

Generations Breakdown

Per-generation specs — engine/weight/performance differ materially across production eras.

Per-era “For sale” counts exclude listings with unspecified year and separate variants (RG retractable, Hawk XP), so they may not sum to the total above.

Cessna 150 — 1 generations

GenerationYearsEngineMTOWCruiseRangeFor sale
172 O-320 150hp 1968–1976 O-320-E2D 2300 120 585 130

Ercoupe 415-D — 0 generations

GenerationYearsEngineMTOWCruiseRangeFor sale

Safety Record

Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.

NTSB (1982–now)Cessna 150Ercoupe 415-D
All events32417
Serious3513
Fatal4272
Fatalities6113
% Fatal13%29%
View full Cessna 150 NTSB record →View full Ercoupe 415-D NTSB record →

Full Specs Comparison

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Spec / Model Cessna 150 Ercoupe 415-D
Cessna 150
View 51 listings →
Median $53,250
 Ercoupe 415-D
View 1 listings →
Median $34,950
Price Range $32,955 – $91,808 $34,950
Category Single Engine Piston Single Engine Piston
Model Specifications
Seats 2 2
Horsepower 100 HP 75 HP
Cruise Speed 97 kts (180 km/h) 90 kts (167 km/h)
Range 420 nm (778 km) 300 nm (556 km)
Service Ceiling 14,000 ft (4,267 m) 13,000 ft (3,962 m)
Max Gross Weight 1,600 lbs (726 kg) —
Useful Load 530 lbs (240 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg)
Fuel Capacity 26.0 gal (98 L) —
Fuel Burn 6.0 GPH (23 L/h) 5.0 GPH (19 L/h)
TBO 1,800 hrs —
Overhaul Cost $25,000 —
Annual Fixed $15,000 —
Hourly Variable $100 —
Engines 1 x Piston 1 x Piston

Cost of Ownership

Estimate

Cessna 150

Fuel$33/hr
Variable$100/hr
Annual Fixed$15,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr) $35,000/yr

Ercoupe 415-D

Fuel$28/hr

Which Should You Buy: Cessna 150 or Ercoupe 415-D?

Pick the 150 if…

  • Budget matters — from $32,955 vs $34,950, you save ~$1,995.
  • Faster cruise — 97 kts vs 90 kts.
  • Longer range — 420 nm vs 300 nm.
  • Newer design — production from 1959 vs 1949.
  • More inventory — 51 listings vs 1.

Pick the 415-D if…

Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Cessna 150 or Ercoupe 415-D?
It depends on your mission and budget. The 150 cruises at 97 kts with 420 nm range. The 415-D cruises at 90 kts with 300 nm range. Review the specs table above to find which fits your flying profile.
How do prices compare?
Cessna 150: from $89,000. Ercoupe 415-D: from $34,950. Prices vary by year, hours, avionics, and condition. Always get a pre-buy inspection.
What's the difference between Cessna 150 and Ercoupe 415-D?
150 engine: CONTINENTAL O-200 (100 hp). 415-D engine: Continental C75 (75 hp). Cruise: 97 vs 90 kts. Range: 420 vs 300 nm.
Which is cheaper to operate per hour?
150: about $100/hr variable cost. Variable cost includes fuel, reserves and overhaul accruals. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, annual inspection) add to the total.
Which has more seats and useful load?
150: 2 seats / 530 lb useful load. 415-D: 2 seats / 500 lb useful load. Useful load = max gross weight minus empty weight; it determines how much fuel plus payload you can carry.
How does maintenance compare — TBO and overhaul cost?
150: 1,800-hour TBO, overhaul ~$25,000. Reaching the time-between-overhaul (TBO) triggers a mandatory engine/airframe rebuild that affects resale value.
Disclaimer: All prices and cost estimates are from third-party sources for informational purposes only. Always obtain professional appraisal and inspection before purchase.
Prices re-checked on a rolling cycle — most within a few days · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data