2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2011 Ford F-150 and 2011 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 649 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford F-150 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 2011 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva, 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | F-150 | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
