2007 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Pontiac Solstice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Pontiac Solstice would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac Solstice.
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, 2013 Ford F-150 (377 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. 2013 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2007 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2007 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Solstice | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Solstice | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 98 L |
