2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1969 Volvo 1800
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 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 1800 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 131 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 1800. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 164 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 1800. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1969 Volvo 1800 has manual transmission. 1969 Volvo 1800 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 1969 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | E-350 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 45 L |
