2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 628 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-350. (495 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 300 | F-350 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 110 L |