1967 Volkswagen 1303 vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen 1303. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen 1303 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. (43 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1590 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. 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 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1303.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Volkswagen 1303 | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | 1303 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 125 L |
