1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche. (324 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1776 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm) has 653 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1972 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford GT 40 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | GT 40 | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2736 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3070 mm |
