1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 312 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
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 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2004 Panoz Esperante 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 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Mercury | Panoz |
Model | Roadster | Esperante |
Year Released | 1950 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 420 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |