1968 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Escort | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |