1949 Ferrari 166 vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1949 Ferrari 166.
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. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1949 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1949 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Ferrari 166 | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 166 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 81 L |