2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2004 Rover 25
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 Rover 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 25 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 142 more horse power than 2004 Rover 25. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 25.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 25. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 25. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2004 Rover 25 has manual transmission. 2004 Rover 25 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 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | E-250 | 25 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |
