1976 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1976 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
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1976 Ford Thunderbird | 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Thunderbird | Phantom |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 453 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5839 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1638 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3571 mm |