1972 Ford LTD vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1972 Ford LTD is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 405 kg more than 1972 Ford LTD.
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:
1972 Ford LTD | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | LTD | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3927 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 81 L |