1995 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.

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