2008 Ford E-250 vs. 2007 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2008 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Morgan Aero 8 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 113 kg more than 2008 Ford E-250. 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, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-250. 2008 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2007 Morgan Aero 8 has manual transmission. 2007 Morgan Aero 8 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.
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2008 Ford E-250 | 2007 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | E-250 | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |