1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 740 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
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:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Falcon | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3230 mm |
