1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 480 kg more than 1996 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. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Ford Mustang | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Mustang | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3130 mm |