1956 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1956 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 5,112 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 350 kg more than 1956 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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Thunderbird | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Thunderbird | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5112 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3050 mm |