2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-450 would be higher. 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 40 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Ram.
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 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Ram. 2010 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | F-450 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1908 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 98 L |
