2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Maserati Bora weights approximately 459 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Maserati Bora. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1974 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1974 Maserati Bora 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 | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | E-350 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2610 mm |
