1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 755 kg more than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
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.
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1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
Model | Silver Wraith | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2950 mm |