2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 990 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Mustang | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 108 L |
