1969 Ford Capri vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1056 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Capri | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 81 L |