1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace

To start off, 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace 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, 1950 Mercury Roadster (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace. 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 Toyota Hi-Ace has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 Toyota Hi-Ace
Make Mercury Toyota
Model Roadster Hi-Ace
Year Released 1950 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3990 cc 2237 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1530 kg
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2500 mm


 

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