2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, both 2009 Ford E-250 and 2009 Honda Element were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 58 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 984 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
Because 2009 Honda Element 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, 2009 Honda Element 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-250 | 2009 Honda Element | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | E-250 | Element |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |