2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2001 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Sharan 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 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 2001 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-150 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
