1959 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1283 kg more than 1959 Ford Escort.
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:
| 1959 Ford Escort | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Escort | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 109 L |
