1982 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 470 kg more than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1982 Ford Crown Victoria | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 4255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3230 mm |
