1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II
To start off, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1964 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Taunus | Silver Spirit II |
Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1183 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1450 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 107 L |