2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 11 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 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2001 Ford TE-50. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford TE-50. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford TE-50. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford TE-50 has manual transmission. 2001 Ford TE-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | TE-50 | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
