2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | E-350 | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2510 mm |