2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2008 Ford Ikon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon. 2007 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ikon has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ikon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ikon | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ikon | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 132 L |
