2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2008 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2008 Holden Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-150 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 77 more horse power than 2008 Holden Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Holden Captiva.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Captiva. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden Captiva has manual transmission. 2008 Holden Captiva 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 | 2008 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | E-150 | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 65 L |
