1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 600 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa.
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. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Testarossa | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1986 | 1964 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3130 mm |