1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1953 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1953 Packard Patrician is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Mercury Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Mercury Roadster would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Mercury Roadster | 1953 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Mercury | Packard |
Model | Roadster | Patrician |
Year Released | 1950 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3230 mm |