2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2009 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Niva weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva. 2008 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2009 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford E-150 | 2009 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | E-150 | Niva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 45 L |