2009 Ford Mustang vs. 1950 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 59 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1950 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang 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.
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2009 Ford Mustang | 1950 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Roadster |
Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2960 mm |