2007 Fiat Idea vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Idea and 2007 Ford E-250 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Idea. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Idea.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Idea. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Idea. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Idea has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Idea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Idea | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Idea | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 132 L |
