1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP is newer by 18 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 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 97 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 Mercury Roadster | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Roadster | VIP |
Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3030 mm |