1996 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Impala (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 884 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Impala (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Impala | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 132 L |
