1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 510 kg more than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Deauville | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3360 mm |
