1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 25 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 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 700 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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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1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 365 GT4 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3050 mm |