2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 8 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), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 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 380 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
| Model | Park Ward | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| 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 | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.06:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1511 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2830 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 150 L |
