2007 Dacia Logan vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2007 Dacia Logan is newer by 1 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 5,407 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 169 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1801 kg more than 2007 Dacia Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Dacia | Ford |
| Model | Logan | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |
