2005 Ford E-250 vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2005 Ford E-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 484 kg more than 2003 Lancia Thesis. 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-250 (388 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (306 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-250 | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | E-250 | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2304 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 22.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |
