2007 Ford E-350 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 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 96 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | E-350 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 79 L |
