2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1952 Tatra T600
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1952 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1952 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Tatra T600 weights approximately 204 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-150 | 1952 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | E-150 | T600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2710 mm |
