1996 Mercury Cougar vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 4,885 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 330 kg more than 1996 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mercury Cougar | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Cougar | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 4885 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |