2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. 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 157 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 968 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
| Model | Phantom | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6700 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 453 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2630 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5839 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1638 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3571 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |
