1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Cortina | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3070 mm |