2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2008 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2008 Opel Zafira is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Zafira (237 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-250.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Zafira. (321 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Zafira. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Zafira has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Zafira 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 | 2008 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | E-250 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| 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 | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 58 L |
