1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 248 kg more than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
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 Silver Cloud II | 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Silver Cloud II | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6223 cc | 5673 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2108 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3690 mm |
