1959 Marcos GT vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Marcos GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Marcos GT would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1706 kg more than 1959 Marcos GT.
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. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1959 Marcos GT has manual transmission. 1959 Marcos GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Marcos GT | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Marcos | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | GT | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 394 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3130 mm |
