2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 111 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser has manual transmission. 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | PT Cruiser | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 132 L |
