1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 1999 Porsche 996

To start off, 1999 Porsche 996 is newer by 49 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, 1999 Porsche 996 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 175 kg more than 1999 Porsche 996.

Because 1999 Porsche 996 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, 1999 Porsche 996 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 1999 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 1999 Porsche 996 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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