1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 559 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Ferrari |
Model | Silver Shadow | F430 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 483 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 311 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 18.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 95 L |