2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-150 would be higher. Both 2009 Ford E-250 and 2008 Ford E-150 are equipped with a 4,606 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 225 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford E-150 weights approximately 111 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
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, both vehicles can yield 388 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-250 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 132 L |
