1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1980 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1980 Honda Prelude is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 630 kg more than 1980 Honda Prelude.
Because 1950 Mercury Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Mercury Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 | 1980 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Roadster | Prelude |
Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2330 mm |