1984 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 300 kg more than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII.
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 Lincoln Mark VII | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Lincoln | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Mark VII | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 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 | 1650 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3130 mm |