1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1963 Opel Rekord is newer by 13 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 3,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Mercury Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Mercury Roadster (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 580 kg more than 1963 Opel Rekord. 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 Mercury Roadster | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Roadster | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2650 mm |
