1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane 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 107 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 480 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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 @ 2500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3510 mm |
