2010 Ford F-250 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-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-250. (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-250. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford F-250 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | F-250 | Silverado |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 2790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6253 mm | 6580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 4250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 129 L |