2004 Ford F-150 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, both 2004 Ford F-150 and 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo weights approximately 102 kg more than 2004 Ford F-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (180 Nm). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-150 | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |
