1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1958 Ford 12 M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1958 Ford 12 M | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 12 M | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3050 mm |