2006 Ford E-250 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-250 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. 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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford E-250 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | E-250 | Violet |
Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2410 mm |