1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 2010 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2010 Ford Fusion is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Fusion (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 801 kg more than 2010 Ford Fusion.
Because 1995 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 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fusion, 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, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fusion. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 2010 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
| Model | Silver Spirit | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 66 L |
