2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 820 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
