1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 497 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 623 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | A 70 | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3295 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 82 L |
