1969 Mercury Monterey vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1969 Mercury Monterey is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 90 kg more than 1969 Mercury Monterey.
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:
| 1969 Mercury Monterey | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Monterey | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6589 cc | 6229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3130 mm |
