1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 756 kg more than 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud.
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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1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
Model | Silver Cloud | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6229 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 72 L |