2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1303 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford E-150. (373 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 132 L |
