1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 2002 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 52 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, 2002 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 45 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Firebird.
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 2002 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 2002 Pontiac Firebird 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 | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Roadster | Firebird |
Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 200 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2570 mm |