1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1997 Ford F-250
To start off, both 1997 Dodge Sidewinder and 1997 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-250. (306 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1323 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford F-250. (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 1997 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Sidewinder | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3490 mm |
