2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1959 Talbot Lago America

To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Talbot Lago America 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) has 174 more horse power than 1959 Talbot Lago America. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1959 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Talbot Lago America weights approximately 9 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Talbot Lago America. (191 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Talbot Lago America. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1959 Talbot Lago America has manual transmission. 1959 Talbot Lago America 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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