1950 Chrysler Windsor vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, both 1950 Chrysler Windsor and 1950 Mercury Roadster were released in the same year (1950). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,920 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Chrysler Windsor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Chrysler Windsor (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Chrysler Windsor should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Chrysler Windsor weights approximately 300 kg more than 1950 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:
| 1950 Chrysler Windsor | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Windsor | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4920 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2960 mm |
