1976 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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 631 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Taunus | Ghost |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5569 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3465 mm |