2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1995 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,409 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. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 517 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) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (386 Nm). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mustang 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 1995 Ford Mustang
Make Ford Ford
Model E-350 Mustang
Year Released 2009 1995
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5409 cc 4947 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 0 HP
Torque 475 Nm 386 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1483 kg
Vehicle Length 5520 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 2120 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3510 mm 2580 mm


 

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