1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Sidewinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Sidewinder would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (311 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 284 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Sidewinder | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3370 mm |
