2008 Ford E-250 vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 3 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1434 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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 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 | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | E-250 | E-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 125 L |