2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2004 Holden Rodeo

To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Rodeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Rodeo 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 162 more horse power than 2004 Holden Rodeo. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Rodeo.

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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Rodeo. (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Rodeo. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2004 Holden Rodeo has manual transmission. 2004 Holden Rodeo 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.

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