2007 Ford S-Max vs. 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, both 2007 Ford S-Max and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (171 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Ford S-Max. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford S-Max weights approximately 665 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2007 Ford S-Max (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford S-Max | 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | S-Max | Cobalt |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1078 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 49 L |