1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 156 kg more than 2011 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. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
Model | Silver Dawn | Falcon |
Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |