1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 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 RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 139 kg more than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
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 | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Mercury | Mazda |
| Model | Roadster | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
