2009 BMW 550 vs. 1949 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 60 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1949 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1949 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. 1949 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Mercury Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1949 Mercury Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 550 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3990 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
