2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler 300 and 2009 Ford E-350 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 849 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2009 Ford E-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford E-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 300 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 132 L |
