1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 2004 Rolls-Royce 100
To start off, 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 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 8,998 cc (16 cylinders), 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 weights approximately 1090 kg more 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Mercury Roadster | 2004 Rolls-Royce 100 | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Roadster | 100 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 8998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3480 mm |