1956 Ford Escort vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1956 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 1043 kg more than 1956 Ford Escort.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Escort | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 108 L |
