1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 2000 Pininfarina Rossa
To start off, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa is newer by 50 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 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pininfarina Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa (485 HP) has 377 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa should accelerate faster 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 2000 Pininfarina Rossa has manual transmission. 2000 Pininfarina Rossa 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 | 2000 Pininfarina Rossa | |
| Make | Mercury | Pininfarina |
| Model | Roadster | Rossa |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 485 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
