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 46 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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 579 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (506 Nm @ 4400 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 | 5999 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 353 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 142 L |
