2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1948 Humber Pullman

To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 5,409 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 155 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1134 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.

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. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1948 Humber Pullman has manual transmission. 1948 Humber Pullman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Ford E-350 1948 Humber Pullman
Make Ford Humber
Model E-350 Pullman
Year Released 2009 1948
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5409 cc 4086 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 255 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 3400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Length 5520 mm 5350 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 3510 mm 3330 mm