1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 27 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. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 450 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Giulietta | Roadster |
Year Released | 1977 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1355 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |