2001 Ford Taurus 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 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 4,606 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 24 more horse power than 2001 Ford Taurus. (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Taurus | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taurus | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 132 L |
