1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
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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1976 Ferrari 400 | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 400 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 108 L |