2004 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 62 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | F-150 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 117 L |
