2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (235 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1038 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | E-150 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3565 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 2611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 125 L |