1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1464 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corsair | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |
