2005 Ford E-150 vs. 2006 Saturn ION
To start off, 2006 Saturn ION is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Saturn ION. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 939 kg more than 2006 Saturn ION. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-150 (373 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn ION. (197 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-150 | 2006 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | E-150 | ION |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 49 L |
