2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Zafira 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 102 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (173 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | E-250 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 58 L |
