1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1949 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercury Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercury Roadster would be higher. At 4,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (285 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1949 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1949 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. 1949 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1989 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Mercury Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1949 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Camaro | Roadster |
Year Released | 1989 | 1949 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4295 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 108 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2960 mm |