1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1221 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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.
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1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
Model | Silver Shadow | Escort |
Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |