2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Pontiac G8
To start off, 2008 Pontiac G8 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G8 (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 1233 kg more than 2008 Pontiac G8.
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 Pontiac G8 (530 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-350. (495 Nm). This means 2008 Pontiac G8 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 Pontiac G8 | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | F-350 | G8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 64 L |
