2008 Ford E-250 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 597 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford E-250 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | E-250 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |