2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2009 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2009 Ford E-350 and 2009 Hyundai i30 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 141 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i30. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 439 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2009 Ford E-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford E-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i30, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i30. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 2009 Hyundai i30 | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | E-350 | i30 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1409 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 53 L |