2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 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, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-250 | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1404 mm |
