2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Caldina would be higher. 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 92 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (133 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 396 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | E-250 | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
