1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 850 kg more than 1966 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:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Zephyr | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3130 mm |