1971 Mercury Montego vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1971 Mercury Montego is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 141 kg more than 1971 Mercury Montego.
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:
1971 Mercury Montego | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Montego | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3050 mm |