1970 Ford Capri vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1387 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri. 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, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Capri | Ghost |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 563 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 779 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 2490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1549 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3294 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 83 L |