2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 492 kg more than 2010 Ford F-150. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford F-150 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | F-150 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 516 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2298 kg | 2790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5885 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 2440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 129 L |