1980 Ford Monarch vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1980 Ford Monarch is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 648 kg more than 1980 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:
| 1980 Ford Monarch | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Monarch | Silver Cloud II |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4120 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2108 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3130 mm |
