1985 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Mustang | 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Mustang | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3294 mm |
