1998 Ford F-250 vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 424 kg more than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
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, 1998 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford F-250 | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | F-250 | JOURNEY |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2127 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2890 mm |
