1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 42 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1630 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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Cortina | Phantom |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 453 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 719 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5839 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1638 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3571 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 100 L |