2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (302 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1504 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. 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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | E-250 | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 108 L |
