2000 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi R8 would be higher. At 5,409 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 18 more horse power than 2000 Audi R8. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 964 kg more than 2000 Audi R8. 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) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi R8. (339 Nm). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | R8 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
