2006 Ford E-250 vs. 2007 Opel Vivaro

To start off, 2007 Opel Vivaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Opel Vivaro. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 453 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Vivaro.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford E-250 2007 Opel Vivaro
Make Ford Opel
Model E-250 Vivaro
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Van Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 1870 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 388 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 18.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1224 kg 1677 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 2120 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 3510 mm 3100 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 7.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 90 L


 

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