2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2008 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Vibe 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 4,606 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 99 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac Vibe.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Vibe. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2008 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2008 Pontiac Vibe 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 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | E-250 | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 49 L |
