1986 Ford Capri vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Capri | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1986 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 81 L |