1978 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 970 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
1978 De Tomaso Deauville | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Deauville | E-350 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3510 mm |