2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, both 2011 Ford Explorer and 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2011 Ford Explorer. (290 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Explorer.
Because 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Explorer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Explorer. (345 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Explorer.
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2011 Ford Explorer | 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Explorer | Phantom |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 453 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 719 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5006 mm | 6091 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1638 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3820 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |