1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS 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 Jaguar XJS (222 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster 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. 1950 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1995 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1995 Jaguar XJS 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:
1995 Jaguar XJS | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJS | Roadster |
Year Released | 1995 | 1950 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 108 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2960 mm |