2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1045 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | E-350 | Custom Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2950 mm |