1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino is newer by 12 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 771 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino.

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. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Ferrari Dino 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
Make Ferrari Rolls-Royce
Model Dino Silver Cloud
Year Released 1977 1965
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2925 cc 6230 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 238 HP 0 HP
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 8.9:1
Top Speed 241 km/hour 187 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1329 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 5380 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 3130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 81 L


 

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