1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1975 Toyota Century
To start off, 1975 Toyota Century is newer by 25 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, 1975 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Century weights approximately 215 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 | 1975 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Roadster | Century |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2870 mm |