2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (362 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 781 kg more than 2008 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, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (721 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
Model | Phantom | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 721 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.6 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 | 2485 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6090 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |