2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 5 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, 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | E-150 | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 76 L |
