1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Mustang | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4726 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3060 mm |
