1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 596 kg more than 2009 Ford Falcon.
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, 2009 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
Model | Silver Seraph | Falcon |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 68 L |