1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 965 kg more than 1999 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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
Model | Silver Spur | Falcon |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 62 L |