2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 3 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 5,398 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 8 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Thema. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Thema. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 862 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Thema. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Thema. 2012 Lancia Thema 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. 2012 Lancia Thema will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | F-350 | Thema |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5398 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 72 L |
