2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 67 kg more than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward.
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 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
| Model | Park Ward | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2517 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 106 L |
