2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 926 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
Model | Phantom | Falcon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6700 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 453 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 719 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
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 | 2630 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5839 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1638 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3571 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |