1945 Ford Taunus vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

To start off, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP) has 267 more horse power than 1945 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1945 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1640 kg more than 1945 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur has automatic transmission and 1945 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1945 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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