1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (440 Nm @ 1450 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
Model | Silver Spirit II | Escort |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1450 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2400 mm |