1972 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 380 kg more than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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.
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1972 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 365 GTC | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 108 L |