1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 24 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 568 kg more than 1950 Mercury Roadster.
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 | 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Roadster | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2118 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3050 mm |