2004 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Cavalier | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 132 L |
