1956 Ford Consul vs. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 892 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul.
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. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Consul | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 81 L |
