2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 579 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2008 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | E-150 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |