1977 Holden GTS vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1977 Holden GTS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,673 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden GTS (213 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (164 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 385 kg more than 1977 Holden GTS.
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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden GTS has manual transmission. 1977 Holden GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden GTS | 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | GTS | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 5673 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 164 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3690 mm |
