2007 Saturn Sky vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Saturn Sky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Saturn Sky would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Sky (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1282 kg more than 2007 Saturn Sky.
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, 2012 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Sky. (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Saturn Sky | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Saturn | Ford |
| Model | Sky | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3505 mm |
