2008 Ford E-250 vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo 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 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 156 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 693 kg more than 2008 Ford E-250.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Sumo 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-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Sumo. 2008 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Sumo 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 | 2011 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | E-250 | Sumo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2425 mm |