1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1967 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 704 kg more than 1967 Ford Fairlane.
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 Ford Fairlane | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Fairlane | Silver Cloud II |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 2108 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3130 mm |
