1966 Mercury Comet vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Mercury Comet | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Comet | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1966 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3060 mm |