2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2001 Lotec Sirius
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotec Sirius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotec Sirius would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 930 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lotec Sirius weights approximately 310 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 871 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotec Sirius has manual transmission. 2001 Lotec Sirius 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 | 2001 Lotec Sirius | |
| Make | Ford | Lotec |
| Model | E-350 | Sirius |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 1185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 1346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1130 mm |
