2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1992 Lancia Hyena

To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lancia Hyena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lancia Hyena would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lancia Hyena (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Hyena should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lancia Hyena weights approximately 182 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.

Because 1992 Lancia Hyena is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Lancia Hyena will offer significantly more control. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lancia Hyena. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lancia Hyena. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1992 Lancia Hyena has manual transmission. 1992 Lancia Hyena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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