2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2004 Hyundai Sonata
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 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Sonata 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 65 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Sonata.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2004 Hyundai Sonata has manual transmission. 2004 Hyundai Sonata 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 | 2004 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | E-150 | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
