1979 Ford Monarch vs. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1979 Ford Monarch is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 640 kg more than 1979 Ford Monarch.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Monarch | 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Monarch | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4122 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3130 mm |