1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1968 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1968 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 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 321 kg more than 1968 Pontiac Firebird.
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:
1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 1968 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Pontiac |
Model | Silver Cloud | Firebird |
Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2750 mm |