1959 Ford Consul vs. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul 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 1146 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul.
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 1959 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Consul 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:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Consul | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 2235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 107 L |
