2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1996 Toyota Lexcen
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 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 5,406 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 61 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. (194 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 419 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Lexcen has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Lexcen 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 | 1996 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | E-350 | Lexcen |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5406 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2740 mm |