2007 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 4 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 5,408 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 112 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (476 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger 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 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-350 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 74 L |
