1980 Ford Monarch vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1980 Ford Monarch is newer by 30 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 4,120 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Ford Monarch.
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:
1980 Ford Monarch | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Monarch | Roadster |
Year Released | 1980 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4120 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 | 1460 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2960 mm |