2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1973 Holden UTE
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE 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 15 more horse power than 1973 Holden UTE. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden UTE.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden UTE. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 1973 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | E-350 | UTE |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5047 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |
