2000 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 809 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
