1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 758 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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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1997 Ferrari F355 | 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | F355 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1997 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 81 L |