1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II
To start off, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 890 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. 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, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (440 Nm @ 1450 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Falcon | Silver Spirit II |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1450 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3060 mm |