1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 682 kg more than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240.
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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1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 240 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3005 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2112 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 81 L |