1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 57 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 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 365 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. 1950 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Roadster | Quantum |
Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3120 mm |