2007 Ford E-350 vs. 1990 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (476 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1990 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 1990 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 1990 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-350 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
