1997 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | E-350 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 590 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 728 Nm | 475 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3510 mm |