1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1971 Ford Escort is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
Model | Silver Wraith | Escort |
Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2400 mm |