2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 424 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
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-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | E-250 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 52 L |
