2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2003 Ford F-250
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 666 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford F-250 (474 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2003 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Blazer | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3490 mm |
