1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1991 Tata Estate
To start off, 1991 Tata Estate is newer by 41 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) has 41 more horse power than 1991 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 1991 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Tata Estate weights approximately 90 kg more than 1950 Mercury Roadster.
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 1991 Tata Estate has manual transmission. 1991 Tata Estate 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 | 1991 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Roadster | Estate |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1991 |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2830 mm |
