1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1043 kg more than 1976 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Fairlane | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3465 mm |
