1954 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1013 kg more than 1954 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
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1954 Ford Thunderbird | 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Thunderbird | Phantom |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5114 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2591 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 6050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3690 mm |