1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1998 Tata Safari

To start off, 1998 Tata Safari is newer by 48 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 1998 Tata Safari. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 490 kg more than 1950 Mercury Roadster.

Because 1998 Tata Safari 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, 1998 Tata Safari 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 1998 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 1998 Tata Safari 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.

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