1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 2004 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2004 Holden Monaro is newer by 54 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, 2004 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Monaro weights approximately 52 kg more than 1950 Mercury Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 2004 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 2004 Holden Monaro 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 | 2004 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Mercury | Holden |
Model | Roadster | Monaro |
Year Released | 1950 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2800 mm |