2008 Ford E-250 vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 4 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 35 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 337 kg more than 2008 Ford E-250.
Because 2008 Ford E-250 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford E-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford E-250 | 2012 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | E-250 | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1444 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |