2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. (236 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning weights approximately 68 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-350 | 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | F-350 | VX Lightning |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 236 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2420 mm |
