2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford TE-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford TE-50 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2001 Ford TE-50.
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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (418 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | TE-50 | 75 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
