2006 Ford E-250 vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 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, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-250.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-250 | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | E-250 | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
