2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1332 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Mustang | Phantom |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 453 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 719 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5839 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1638 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3571 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |