2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 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 152 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (73 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2000 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-250 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2520 mm |
