1987 Mercury Cougar vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1987 Mercury Cougar is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 350 kg more than 1987 Mercury Cougar.
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:
| 1987 Mercury Cougar | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Cougar | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 4255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3050 mm |
