2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 531 kg more than 2005 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (447 Nm). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Avalanche | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 2998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 2029 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 115 L |
