2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina 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 169 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. 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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Carina 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 | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | E-350 | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2430 mm |