1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1977 Porsche 928 is newer by 27 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 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 100 kg more than 1977 Porsche 928.
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 | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Roadster | 928 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
