1996 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1744 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Ram. 2012 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 255 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3505 mm |
