1970 Ford Escort vs. 2011 Ford E-350

To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 2025 kg more than 1970 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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 2011 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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