2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2005 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,128 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (320 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1776 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
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, 2005 Ford F-350 (621 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (597 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Avalanche | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8128 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2984 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 6240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 110 L |
