2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (124 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 400 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Five Hundred | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 81 L |
