1949 Ford Custom 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 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Custom would be higher. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Ford Custom has manual transmission. 1949 Ford Custom 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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Ford Custom | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Custom | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 6229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3130 mm |