2009 Chrysler Voyager vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler Voyager and 2009 Ford E-250 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 1209 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
Because 2009 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 2009 Ford E-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Voyager, 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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Voyager | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Voyager | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |
