2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria 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 166 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 329 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 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | E-350 | Gloria |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1987 cc |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2700 mm |