2012 Ford E-150 vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, both 2012 Ford E-150 and 2012 Dacia Logan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1556 kg more than 2012 Dacia Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford E-150 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 2012 Ford E-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Logan, 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, 2012 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan. 2012 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2012 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2012 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Ford E-150 | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Ford | Dacia |
Model | E-150 | Logan |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2611 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2085 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |