1985 BMW 324 vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 35 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, 1950 Mercury Roadster (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 290 kg more than 1985 BMW 324. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 1985 BMW 324 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 324 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:
1985 BMW 324 | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 324 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1985 | 1950 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2960 mm |