2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Blackhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Blackhawk would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 660 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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Blackhawk | E-350 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 458 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 132 L |