2008 Ford E-350 vs. 2006 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2008 Ford E-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (227 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 788 kg more than 2008 Ford E-350.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2008 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-350 | 2006 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | E-350 | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |
