1970 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 20 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 7,441 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 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. 1950 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Mercury Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Chevelle | Roadster |
Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7441 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 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |