2008 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2007 Ford E-350
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 1 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 84 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (476 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. 2007 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 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:
| 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2007 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Cobalt | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 132 L |
