2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2001 Ford F-150
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 223 kg more than 2001 Ford F-150.
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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2001 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 380 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |
