1957 Ford 17M vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 985 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M.
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. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford 17M | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 17M | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 81 L |