1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda 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, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 140 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda.
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 | 1972 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
| Model | Roadster | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
