2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture 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 168 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2009 Ford E-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford E-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Venture 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 | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | E-350 | Venture |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2510 mm |
