1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1955 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford 12 M | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 12 M | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3130 mm |