2007 Ford E-250 vs. 1990 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. (54 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1990 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1990 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford E-250 | 1990 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | E-250 | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |