2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2004 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus 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 73 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 2004 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-150 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |
