1990 Ford Orion vs. 2007 Ford E-350
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Orion would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Orion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Orion | 2007 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Orion | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2120 mm |
