2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2007 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 384 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, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari KZ1 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 2007 Ascari KZ1 has manual transmission. 2007 Ascari KZ1 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 2007 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | E-250 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2636 mm |
