1957 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 723 kg more than 1957 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. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Thunderbird has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Thunderbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Thunderbird | 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Thunderbird | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5112 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 2235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3050 mm |
