2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (536 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | TrailBlazer | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 142 L |
