2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1970 Zastava 2101
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 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Zastava 2101 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 193 more horse power than 1970 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1970 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 Zastava 2101. 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 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Zastava 2101. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1970 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1970 Zastava 2101 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 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Ford | Zastava |
Model | E-350 | 2101 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2430 mm |