2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Soarer 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 140 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 214 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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | E-350 | Soarer |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |