2011 Ford E-250 vs. 2010 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2010 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2011 Ford E-250 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford E-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-250 | 2010 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | E-250 | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 5133 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2154 mm | 1778 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 79 L |
