2007 Ford E-350 vs. 1997 Ford Contour
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Contour 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 87 more horse power than 1997 Ford Contour. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Contour.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (476 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Contour. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 1997 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-350 | Contour |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2710 mm |
