2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Ford E-350
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu 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 5,409 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 85 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 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 Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Malibu | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 132 L |
