2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Sprinter would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Sprinter | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3683 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 98 L |