2008 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Colorado and 2008 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 151 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2008 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. 2008 Chevrolet Colorado has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Colorado | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Colorado | F-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 115 L |