2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 671 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | F-450 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 1085 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 6680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2438 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 2024 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 4379 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 142 L |