1953 Ford Crestline vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Crestline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Crestline would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 628 kg more than 1953 Ford Crestline.
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:
1953 Ford Crestline | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Crestline | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3070 mm |