2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1996 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda Sentia 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. 1996 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 590 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.
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2009 Ford E-350 | 1996 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | E-350 | Sentia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |