1949 Mercury Roadster vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II is newer by 51 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. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1949 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 70 kg more than 1949 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Mercury Roadster | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
