2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2004 Ford E-250
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-250 (389 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2004 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Nitro | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3698 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 132 L |
