1959 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1959 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 9 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 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 560 kg more than 1950 Mercury Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1959 Cadillac DeVille | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | DeVille | Roadster |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2960 mm |