1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 396 kg more than 2009 Ford Falcon.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
| Model | Silver Wraith | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4257 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |
