2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Xterra 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 84 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2004 Nissan Xterra has manual transmission. 2004 Nissan Xterra 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 | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | E-250 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 73 L |
