2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2009 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, both 2009 Ford E-250 and 2009 Pontiac Solstice 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 54 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pontiac Solstice weights approximately 363 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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-250 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | E-250 | Solstice |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2382 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2610 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 | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 49 L |