2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2009 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2009 Ford F-350 and 2009 Hummer H3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 1228 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2009 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Ford | Hummer |
| Model | F-350 | H3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 87 L |
