1954 Jaguar XK vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1954 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 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.
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:
| 1954 Jaguar XK | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2960 mm |
