2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 860 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford GT 500 | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | GT 500 | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3070 mm |