1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 60 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, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster 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 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 | 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Mercury | Mazda |
| Model | Roadster | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3995 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2329 mm |
