1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 850 kg more than 1997 Ford Falcon.
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. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Falcon | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3050 mm |
