2007 Ford E-250 vs. 1998 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lancia Kappa 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 23 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (202 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1998 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 1998 Lancia Kappa 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 | 1998 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | E-250 | Kappa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2710 mm |
