2012 Ford F-350 vs. 2012 Renault Duster
To start off, both 2012 Ford F-350 and 2012 Renault Duster were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2012 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Duster.
Because 2012 Renault Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Renault Duster will offer significantly more control. 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-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Duster. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Ford F-350 | 2012 Renault Duster | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | F-350 | Duster |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 548 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2673 mm |