2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2008 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 100 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, 2008 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-350. (495 Nm). This means 2008 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 2008 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Ford | Ascari |
Model | F-350 | KZ1 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 550 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2636 mm |