1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corsair | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 108 L |
