2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2012 Ford F-350

To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet SSR has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet SSR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet SSR 2012 Ford F-350
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model SSR F-350
Year Released 2006 2012
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 401 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 548 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 6269 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 2029 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1961 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3967 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 132 L


 

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