1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 185 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:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Caprice | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |
