2007 Ford E-350 vs. 2008 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,409 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 99 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Patrol. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Patrol 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 | 2008 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | E-350 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 95 L |
