1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1984 Tatra T613
To start off, 1984 Tatra T613 is newer by 34 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, 1984 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Tatra T613 weights approximately 140 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. 1950 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1984 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1984 Tatra T613 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 | 1984 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Mercury | Tatra |
Model | Roadster | T613 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2990 mm |