1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1972 Morgan 4
To start off, 1972 Morgan 4 is newer by 22 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 23 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 890 kg more than 1972 Morgan 4. 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. 1950 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1972 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1972 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Mercury Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Mercury Roadster | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mercury | Morgan |
Model | Roadster | 4 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2450 mm |