2007 Ford E-250 vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 4 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 103 more horse power than 2011 Kia Soul. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Soul.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Soul has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Soul 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 | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | E-250 | Soul |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 156 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 48 L |
