2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (222 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 79 kg more than 2013 Ford E-Series. 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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
| Model | Phantom | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6700 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 453 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2690 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6091 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1638 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3820 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 150 L |
