2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler 300.
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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300. 2010 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | F-350 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 68 L |
