1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 902 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
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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1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Ponton | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 6230 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 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2112 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3070 mm |