1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 945 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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:
| 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 250 GTO | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 108 L |
