1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Fairlane | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3170 mm |
