1957 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1957 Chrysler New Yorker is newer by 7 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 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 427 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:
| 1957 Chrysler New Yorker | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | New Yorker | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2960 mm |
