2007 Ford E-250 vs. 1997 Xedos 6
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Xedos 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Xedos 6 would be higher. At 4,606 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 119 more horse power than 1997 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1997 Xedos 6.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Xedos 6. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1997 Xedos 6 has manual transmission. 1997 Xedos 6 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 1997 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Xedos |
| Model | E-250 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2620 mm |
