2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 55 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1950 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.
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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2005 Ford Mustang | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Roadster |
Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2960 mm |