2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2007 Ford E-350
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2007 Ford E-350 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | PT Cruiser | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 132 L |
