1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1142 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus.
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:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Taunus | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2108 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 81 L |
