2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1948 Tatra T107
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 Tatra T107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Tatra T107 would be higher. At 5,408 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 204 more horse power than 1948 Tatra T107. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra T107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Tatra T107 weights approximately 230 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Tatra T107. (118 Nm). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Tatra T107.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 1948 Tatra T107 | |
| Make | Ford | Tatra |
| Model | E-350 | T107 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2710 mm |
