2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1278 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. 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 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | F-150 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
