2004 Rover 75 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 75 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2004 Rover 75.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | 75 | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1511 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2830 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
