1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 45 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, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 255 kg more than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet.
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 1995 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet 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 | 1995 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Mercury | Venturi |
Model | Roadster | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |