2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 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 220 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 44 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | E-350 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2690 mm |
