2007 Dodge Caravan vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caravan.
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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Caravan | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Caravan | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 132 L |
