1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 343 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.
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:
| 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
| Model | Silver Cloud | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |
