2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Skyline 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 180 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 14 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | E-350 | Skyline |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2500 mm |