1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. Both 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom and 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud are equipped with a 6,230 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 479 kg more than 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud.
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 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Phantom | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2591 kg | 2112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6050 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3690 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 81 L |
