1984 Ford Granada vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 865 kg more than 1984 Ford Granada.
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. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Granada | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Granada | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3130 mm |
