1965 Ford Mustang vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1965 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 671 kg more than 1965 Ford Mustang.
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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1965 Ford Mustang | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Mustang | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3050 mm |