1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 745 kg more than 1990 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Fairlane | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 5378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3070 mm |
