1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 45 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 122 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger.
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:
1995 Ford Ranger | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Ranger | Roadster |
Year Released | 1995 | 1950 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2960 mm |