1956 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 149 kg more than 1956 Ford Escort. 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 132 L |
