2007 Ford E-350 vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Santana 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 162 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Santana 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 | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | E-350 | Santana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2560 mm |
