1981 Jaguar XJR vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJR is newer by 31 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 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 650 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJR.
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:
| 1981 Jaguar XJR | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJR | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2960 mm |
