2001 Ford Falcon vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 635 kg more than 2001 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. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Falcon | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Falcon | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2001 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3230 mm |