1980 Mercury Cougar vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 515 kg more than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
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 Mercury Cougar | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Cougar | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1980 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3050 mm |