1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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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1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
Model | Silver Cloud | Meteor |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |