1950 Mercury Roadster vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 63 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 945 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 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Roadster | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5569 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3465 mm |
