1966 Mercury Cougar vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cougar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,728 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Cougar (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 738 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cougar.
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 Cougar | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Cougar | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4728 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3230 mm |