2007 Ford E-350 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1959 Rover P5 has manual transmission. 1959 Rover P5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | E-350 | P5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 63 L |
