1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 32 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 70 kg more than 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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 | 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
Model | Roadster | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1950 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |