1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 749 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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-150 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1971 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1971 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Impala | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3510 mm |
