1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 37 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 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Fairlane | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3465 mm |
