1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 132 L |
