2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2008 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, both 2008 Ford F-450 and 2008 SsangYong Rodius 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 189 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rodius. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rodius.
Because 2008 SsangYong Rodius is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford F-450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rodius will offer significantly more control. 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 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 2008 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | F-450 | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |
