1977 Ford Granada vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 733 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada.
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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Granada | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3230 mm |