2008 Ford E-250 vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2008 Ford E-250 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Spider would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford E-250 weights approximately 117 kg more than 2000 Renault Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider. 2008 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2000 Renault Spider has manual transmission. 2000 Renault Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-250 | 2000 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | E-250 | Spider |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2350 mm |
