1981 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1239 kg more than 1981 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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1981 Ford Thunderbird | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Thunderbird | Phantom |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
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 | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5612 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1987 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1566 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3320 mm |