1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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.
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1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 81 L |