2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 412 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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-150 (342 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1713 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |
