2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 653 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Five Hundred | E-150 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 132 L |