1965 Ford rides quieter than a Rolls-Royce.
In actual tests, a '65 Ford proved quieter than a Rolls-Royce. Obviously, a Ford is not a Rolls-Royce. But it did ride measurably quieter (as you can see in the chart below). And quietness is just one of the many facts that go to make up Ford's quality story for '65...facts you'll find in here...facts that every Plymouth owner should be aware of!
Actual test levels are shown below (All sound level readings are in decibels) | |||
| MPH | FORD | ROLLS-ROYCE | FORD QUIETER BY |
| 20 mph | 67.4 | 72.3 | 4.9 |
| 40 mph | 75.9 | 81.4 | 5.5 |
| 60 mph | 82.6 | 85.4 | 2.8 |
TEST CONDITIONS: Dry, level, moderately smooth concrete divided highway; light, quartering wind. All cars operated at steady 20, 40, and 60 mph with all windows and vents closed. Noise level readings taken at ear level in right-hand front passenger seat. Note: Decibels are the universally recognized units for measuring the volume of sound. TEST CONDUCTED on September 24, 1964 by Bolt, Beranek, and Newman, Inc., of Cambridge, Massachusetts, the world's largest acoustical consulting firm. TEST CERTIFIED by the United States Auto Club. CARS TESTED: Two brand-new Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III sedans, V-8, with automatic transmission, list price in New York $16,655 each. Three 1965 Fords, each with 289-cubic inch V-8 engine and Cruise-O-Matic transmission: Galaxie 500 LTD 4-door Hardtop, Galaxie 500/XL 2-door Hardtop, and Galaxie 500 4-door Sedan.
See for yourself, then test drive a new Ford at your Ford Dealer's.
