1973 Ford Cortina vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1589 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Cortina | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5612 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1987 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1598 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 100 L |
