1973 Rover P5B vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1973 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 200 kg more than 1973 Rover P5B. 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Rover P5B | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | P5B | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Size | 3528 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3505 mm |
