1980 Ford Limited vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1980 Ford Limited is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 384 kg more than 1980 Ford Limited.

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 Ford Limited 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Ford Rolls-Royce
Model Limited Silver Wraith
Year Released 1980 1951
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4947 cc 4257 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 124 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 2134 kg
Vehicle Length 5470 mm 5240 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 3050 mm


 

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