1997 Ford F-250 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 7,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | F-250 | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7275 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2710 mm |
