1952 Ford Crestline vs. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1952 Ford Crestline is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1952 Ford Crestline. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Crestline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 620 kg more than 1952 Ford Crestline. 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. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Crestline has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Crestline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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