1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1989 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 1989 Nissan Terrano is newer by 39 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, 1989 Nissan Terrano (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 205 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.
Because 1989 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Mercury Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Terrano will offer significantly more control. 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 1989 Nissan Terrano has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Terrano 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 | 1989 Nissan Terrano | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Roadster | Terrano |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |