1970 Lotus 72 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus 72. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus 72 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1965 kg more than 1970 Lotus 72.
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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus 72 has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus 72 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:
| 1970 Lotus 72 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 72 | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 2495 kg |
