1964 Ferrari 158 vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 158 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1688 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158.
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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 158 has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 158 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 158 | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 158 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3230 mm |
