1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 34 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 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1415 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, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corsair | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5377 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 79 mm |
| 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 | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 94 L |
