1979 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 60 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:
1979 Chevrolet Impala | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Impala | Roadster |
Year Released | 1979 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |