1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1985 Porsche 962
To start off, 1985 Porsche 962 is newer by 35 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, 1985 Porsche 962 (593 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 485 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 962 should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 570 kg more than 1985 Porsche 962.
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 | 1985 Porsche 962 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Roadster | 962 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 593 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4810 mm |
