1985 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 180 kg more than 1985 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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lincoln Mark VII | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Lincoln | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Mark VII | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1985 | 1950 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3050 mm |