2007 Ford E-150 vs. 1988 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1988 Lancia Thema. (163 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lancia Thema.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Thema. (225 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Thema. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1988 Lancia Thema has manual transmission. 1988 Lancia Thema will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 1988 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | E-150 | Thema |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2670 mm |
