1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1610 kg more than 1960 Ford Prefect.

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. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Ford Prefect 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Ford Rolls-Royce
Model Prefect Silver Wraith
Year Released 1960 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 995 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 35 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 778 kg 2388 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 5310 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2220 mm 3050 mm


 

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