2004 Ford Mondeo vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2004 Ford Mondeo is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 352 kg more than 2004 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 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 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mondeo, 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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2004 Ford Mondeo | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Mondeo | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 108 L |