1984 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1984 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 776 kg more than 1984 Ford Falcon.

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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1984 Ford Falcon 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Ford Rolls-Royce
Model Falcon Silver Wraith
Year Released 1984 1959
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3273 cc 4887 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 120 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1374 kg 2150 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3230 mm