1954 Ferrari 553 F1 vs. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 is newer by 8 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, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 (256 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 should accelerate faster than 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1510 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 553 F1.
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 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 | 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 553 F1 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1946 |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3230 mm |
