1960 Ferrari 850 vs. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 850 would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1301 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 850.
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. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 850 has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 850 | 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 850 | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1981 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 81 L |
