1968 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1475 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911.
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 622 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 1968 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1968 Porsche 911 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:
| 1968 Porsche 911 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 911 | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 82 L |
