2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Equus (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 798 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Equus. (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2011 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | E-350 | Equus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3045 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 77 L |
