2004 Ford E-350 vs. 2004 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2004 Ford E-350 and 2004 Renault Vel Satis were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-350 weights approximately 537 kg more than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-350 | 2004 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | E-350 | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2422 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
