2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 764 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-250 | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | E-250 | 442 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2850 mm |