2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 992 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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | E-350 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 72 L |
