2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward.
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 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Ferrari |
| Model | Park Ward | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2649 mm |
