2009 Ford Explorer vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Explorer would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1663 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Explorer. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Explorer | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Explorer | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5612 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1987 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1598 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3320 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
