1996 Ford Ranger vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

To start off, 1996 Ford Ranger is newer by 45 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 4,566 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 465 kg more than 1996 Ford Ranger.

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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1996 Ford Ranger 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Make Ford Rolls-Royce
Model Ranger Silver Dawn
Year Released 1996 1951
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2507 cc 4566 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 118 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1860 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3050 mm