2007 Ford E-250 vs. 1998 Toyota Starlet
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 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Starlet 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 151 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Starlet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Starlet.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Starlet. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Starlet 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 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | E-250 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1410 mm |
