2000 GMC Safari vs. 1949 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 51 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1949 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 405 kg more than 1949 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.
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2000 GMC Safari | 1949 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Safari | Roadster |
Year Released | 2000 | 1949 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2960 mm |