2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2008 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, both 2008 Ford F-450 and 2008 Hyundai Trajet were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Trajet.
Because 2008 Ford F-450 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford F-450. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Trajet, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 626 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (255 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 2008 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | F-450 | Trajet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 65 L |
