1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 40 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 860 kg more than 1950 Mercury Roadster. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Bentley Turbo | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Turbo | Roadster |
Year Released | 1990 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2960 mm |