1971 BMW 2002 vs. 2009 Ford E-350

To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 2002 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 115 more horse power than 1971 BMW 2002. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 2002.

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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 2002 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 2002 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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