1984 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1984 Morgan Plus 4.
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. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1984 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1984 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Morgan Plus 4 | 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Morgan | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Plus 4 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3130 mm |