2008 Ford E-350 vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 768 kg more than 2008 Ford E-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-350 | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | E-350 | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
