2012 Ford E-350 vs. 2012 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2012 Ford E-350 and 2012 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Explorer (290 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 763 kg more than 2012 Ford Explorer.
Because 2012 Ford E-350 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-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Explorer, 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-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Explorer. (345 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford E-350 | 2012 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-350 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 2067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 5006 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2111 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
