2000 Ford Taurus vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2000 Ford Taurus is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (156 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 579 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Because 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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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2000 Ford Taurus | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Taurus | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2000 | 1949 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1521 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 81 L |