1986 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1986 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 36 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 202 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:
| 1986 Bristol Beaufighter | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercury |
| Model | Beaufighter | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 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 | 1752 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2960 mm |
