1969 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 630 kg more than 1969 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. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC has manual transmission. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 365 GTC | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3230 mm |