2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2012 Ferrari California
To start off, 2012 Ferrari California is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari California weights approximately 769 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, 2012 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari California 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 2012 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2012 Ferrari California 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 | 2012 Ferrari California | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | E-250 | California |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 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 | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 78 L |