1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 31 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 655 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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. 1950 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Mercury Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Mercury Roadster | 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
Model | Roadster | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1256 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 | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |