1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 25 kg more than 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
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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1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 412 GT | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 108 L |