2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Ford F-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 F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (325 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
