2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1061 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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | F-350 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 413 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 98 L |