1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 727 kg more than 1988 Ford Mustang.
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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1988 Ford Mustang | 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Mustang | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3130 mm |