1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
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, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-350. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
| Model | Silver Spur | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 125 L |
