1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 41 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 6,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1620 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 572 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Taunus | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
