1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 36 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 (130 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 470 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90.
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 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Roadster | 90 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2520 mm |
