2006 Ford E-350 vs. 1972 Rover P5B
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover P5B would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1972 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 908 kg more than 1972 Rover P5B. 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 1972 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | E-350 | P5B |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2820 mm |
