1992 Lotus Esprit vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1992 Lotus Esprit is newer by 42 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, 1992 Lotus Esprit (251 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 325 kg more than 1992 Lotus Esprit.
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 1992 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1992 Lotus Esprit 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:
| 1992 Lotus Esprit | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model | Esprit | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 108 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2960 mm |
