2001 Ford F-150 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (208 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (526 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford F-150 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-150 | E |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 526 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
