1980 Ford Monarch vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1980 Ford Monarch is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 640 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 | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Monarch | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4120 cc | 6229 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3130 mm |
