2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 600 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 236 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1960 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 1960 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | E-350 | 600 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2010 mm |