2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Sienna 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 38 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 739 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, 2000 Toyota Sienna, 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | E-250 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2910 mm |
