2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 698 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | E-350 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 67 L |
