2008 Fiat Croma vs. 2008 Ford E-350
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Croma and 2008 Ford E-350 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Croma. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Croma weights approximately 405 kg more than 2008 Ford E-350.
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, 2008 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Croma | 2008 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Croma | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 132 L |
