1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1963 Toyota Crown 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) has 28 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 295 kg more than 1963 Toyota Crown. 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 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Roadster | Crown |
Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 80 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |