2003 Toyota Solara vs. 2010 Ford E-350
To start off, 2010 Ford E-350 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 5,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford E-350 (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Solara. (162 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Solara.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2003 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-350. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Solara | 2010 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Solara | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2437 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2619 mm |
