1990 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 458 kg more than 1990 Lincoln Mark VII.
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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1990 Lincoln Mark VII | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
Make | Lincoln | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Mark VII | Silver Cloud II |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3130 mm |