1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 2009 Ford E-350

To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.

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) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1964 Ford GT 40 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.

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