1950 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, both 1950 Ferrari 340 America 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 4,102 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 340 America (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 350 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 340 America.
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 Ferrari 340 America | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 340 America | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4102 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1550 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2960 mm |
