1982 Ford Taunus vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Taunus would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1644 kg more than 1982 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 Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 622 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Taunus. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Taunus. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Taunus | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Taunus | Phantom |
Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 2670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 6092 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3820 mm |