1968 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 37 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 6,748 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 372 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1865 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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 618 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Escort | Phantom |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 2670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 100 L |