1989 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 884 kg more than 1989 Ford Falcon. 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Falcon | 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Falcon | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3157 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3070 mm |
