2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (382 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 692 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2004 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford E-250 | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | E-250 | Monaro |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1658 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |