2004 Ford F-250 vs. 2004 Mahindra Commander
To start off, both 2004 Ford F-250 and 2004 Mahindra Commander were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1270 kg more than 2004 Mahindra Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (124 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-250 | 2004 Mahindra Commander | |
| Make | Ford | Mahindra |
| Model | F-250 | Commander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2690 mm |
