2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | F-450 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 814 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 144 L |