1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 624 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
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. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar MK II has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar MK II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Jaguar MK II | 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | MK II | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 81 L |