1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 700 kg more than 1982 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.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Fairlane | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Fairlane | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1982 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3230 mm |