1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II
To start off, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr 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 134 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1971 Ford Zephyr. 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Zephyr | Silver Spirit II |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3060 mm |
