1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1964 Ford GT 40 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 996 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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:
| 1964 Ford GT 40 | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | GT 40 | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3050 mm |
