2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1033 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Captiva | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 5400 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 2998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2029 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 115 L |
