1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1964 Ford Zephyr is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 721 kg more than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
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 Zephyr | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Zephyr | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 108 L |
