1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 466 kg more than 1980 Ferrari Mondial.
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:
1980 Ferrari Mondial | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Mondial | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 214 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3050 mm |