1989 Ferrari 348 vs. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 348 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 635 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 348.
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. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Ferrari 348 | 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 348 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 275 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 | 1465 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 81 L |