2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 Ford E-250
To start off, 2008 Ford E-250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 531 kg more than 2008 Ford E-250.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2008 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2008 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Blazer | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 132 L |
