2006 Ford E-250 vs. 2006 Mahindra Scorpio

To start off, both 2006 Ford E-250 and 2006 Mahindra Scorpio were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2006 Mahindra Scorpio. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 560 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mahindra Scorpio. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mahindra Scorpio.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford E-250 2006 Mahindra Scorpio
Make Ford Mahindra
Model E-250 Scorpio
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 2607 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 226 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 388 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 94 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1220 kg 1780 kg
Vehicle Length 5900 mm 3360 mm
Vehicle Height 2140 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 3510 mm 2040 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 55 L


 

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