2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1390 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Explorer | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 24.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
