1970 Ford Escort vs. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 8 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 1176 kg more than 1970 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. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort 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:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Escort | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3130 mm |
