2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2006 Rover 45
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 45 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 123 more horse power than 2006 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 45.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 45. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 45. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2006 Rover 45 has manual transmission. 2006 Rover 45 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 | 2006 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | E-150 | 45 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |
