2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2003 MG XPower
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 MG XPower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 MG XPower would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MG XPower (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 MG XPower should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 MG XPower weights approximately 574 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MG XPower. (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MG XPower.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2003 MG XPower | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | F-350 | XPower |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2680 mm |
