1968 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 461 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 365 GTC | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 81 L |
