1981 Ford Cougar vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1981 Ford Cougar is newer by 18 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 620 kg more than 1981 Ford 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:
| 1981 Ford Cougar | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Cougar | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 6229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3130 mm |
