2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5799 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 144 L |
