2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 52 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 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 434 kg more than 2001 Ford TE-50.
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. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford TE-50 has manual transmission. 2001 Ford TE-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford TE-50 | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | TE-50 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2001 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 81 L |