1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 546 kg more than 2008 Ford Falcon.
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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. (440 Nm @ 1450 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
Model | Silver Spirit II | Falcon |
Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1450 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 68 L |