2010 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Traverse and 2010 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 632 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford F-250 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford F-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Traverse | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Traverse | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2173 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5207 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1991 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 115 L |
