2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 5 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), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | F-450 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
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 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5860 mm | 6680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2438 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2024 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 4379 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 142 L |