1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1990 Opel Omega

To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 40 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, 1950 Mercury Roadster (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 344 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega. 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 1990 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Omega 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 1990 Opel Omega
Make Mercury Opel
Model Roadster Omega
Year Released 1950 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3990 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 108 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1206 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2740 mm