1970 Mercury El Gato vs. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury El Gato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury El Gato would be higher. At 6,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1970 Mercury El Gato has automatic transmission and 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom has manual transmission. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercury El Gato will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury El Gato | 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | El Gato | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4736 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 454 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
