2007 Ford E-150 vs. 1998 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lancia Dedra would be higher. At 4,605 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 137 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Dedra. (88 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Dedra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Dedra. (128 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Dedra. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1998 Lancia Dedra has manual transmission. 1998 Lancia Dedra 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 | 1998 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | E-150 | Dedra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 63 L |
