Ford F-series VS Chevy Silverado Series

Car_buff · Feb 18, 2007, 5:22 PM

Chevy pickups versus Ford F-series Pick ups

All stats will be of the highest possible option available from factory.

Pick which series is best based on price for what you get, looks, feul economy, whatever you want

Ford F-150 King Ranch

Specifications
Type: Large Truck
Where Built: United States
MSRP= 39,355

Dimensions

Exterior
Length: 235.8 in. Width: 78.9 in.
Height: 76 in. Wheel Base: 150.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 8.1 in. Gross Weight: 7200 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 40.1 in. Front Hip Room: 63.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 65.8 in. Rear Head Room: 39.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 65.8 in. Rear Hip Room: 63.1 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.3 in. Rear Leg Room: 39 in.
Maximum Seating: 5

Performance Data

Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 5.4 liters
Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 300 hp
Max Horsepower: 5000 rpm Torque: 365 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 3750 rpm Maximum Payload: 1500 lbs.
Maximum Towing Capacity: 9100 lbs. Drive Type: 4WD
Turning Circle: 45.1 ft.

Fuel Data

Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 30 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
Automatic: : 14 mpg / 18 mpg
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
Automatic: 420 mi. / 540 mi.

Ford F-250 XLT

Specifications
Type: Large Truck
Where Built: United States
MSRP= 37,500

Dimensions

Exterior
Length: 262.4 in. Width: 79.9 in.
Height: 79.9 in. Wheel Base: 172.4 in.
Curb Weight: 6618 lbs. Gross Weight: 10000 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 41.4 in. Front Hip Room: 67.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 68 in. Rear Head Room: 41.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 68 in. Rear Hip Room: 67.3 in.
Front Leg Room: 41 in. Rear Leg Room: 41.8 in.
Maximum Seating: 6

Performance Data

Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 5.4 liters
Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 300 hp
Max Horsepower: 5000 rpm Torque: 365 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 3750 rpm Maximum Payload: 2950 lbs.
Maximum Towing Capacity: 12500 lbs. Drive Type: 4WD
Turning Circle: 56.5 ft.

Fuel Data

Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 38 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)

Range in Miles: (City/Highway)

Ford F-350 Lariat

Specifications
Type: Large Truck
Where Built: United States
MSRP= 39,100

Dimensions

Exterior
Length: 262.4 in. Width: 95.5 in.
Height: 80.1 in. Wheel Base: 172.4 in.
Curb Weight: 7227 lbs. Gross Weight: 13000 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 41.4 in. Front Hip Room: 67.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 68 in. Rear Head Room: 41.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 68 in. Rear Hip Room: 67.3 in.
Front Leg Room: 41 in. Rear Leg Room: 41.8 in.
Maximum Seating: 6

Performance Data

Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 10 Base Engine Size: 6.8 liters
Base Engine Type: V10 Horsepower: 362 hp
Max Horsepower: 4750 rpm Torque: 457 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 3250 rpm Maximum Payload: 5300 lbs.
Maximum Towing Capacity: 15000 lbs. Drive Type: 4WD
Turning Circle: 56.5 ft.

Fuel Data

Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 38 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)

Range in Miles: (City/Highway)

Ford F-450 Lariat

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Specifications
Type: Large Truck
Where Built: United States
MSRP= 47,740

Dimensions

Exterior
Length: 262.4 in. Width: 95.5 in.
Height: 79.8 in. Wheel Base: 172.4 in.
Ground Clearance: 7.8 in. Curb Weight: 8687 lbs.
Gross Weight: 14500 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 41.4 in. Front Hip Room: 67.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 68 in. Rear Head Room: 41.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 68 in. Rear Hip Room: 67.3 in.
Front Leg Room: 41 in. Rear Leg Room: 41.8 in.
Maximum Seating: 6

Performance Data

Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 6.4 liters
Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 350 hp
Max Horsepower: 3000 rpm Torque: 650 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 2000 rpm Maximum Payload: 5720 lbs.
Maximum Towing Capacity: 16000 lbs. Drive Type: 4WD
Turning Circle: 56.5 ft.

Fuel Data

Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 38 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)

Range in Miles: (City/Highway)

Chevy Silverado 1500

Specifications
Type: Large Truck
Where Built: Canada/Mexico
MSRP= 38,090

Dimensions

Exterior
Length: 229.9 in. Width: 79.9 in.
Height: 73.7 in. Wheel Base: 143.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 9.1 in. Curb Weight: 5371 lbs.
Gross Weight: 7000 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 41.5 in. Front Hip Room: 62.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 65.2 in. Rear Head Room: 40.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 65.2 in. Rear Hip Room: 65.5 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.3 in. Rear Leg Room: 38.7 in.
Maximum Seating: 5

Performance Data

Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 5.3 liters
Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 315 hp
Max Horsepower: 5200 rpm Torque: 338 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4400 rpm Maximum Payload: 1629 lbs.
Maximum Towing Capacity: 10500 lbs. Drive Type: 4WD
Turning Circle: 47.2 ft.

Fuel Data

Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 26 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
Automatic: : 16 mpg / 20 mpg
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
Automatic: 416 mi. / 520 mi.

Chevy Silverado 2500 HD

Specifications
Type: Large Truck
Where Built: Canada/Mexico
MSRP= 39,880

Dimensions

Exterior
Length: 258.7 in. Width: 79.9 in.
Height: 76.9 in. Wheel Base: 167 in.
Ground Clearance: 9.5 in. Curb Weight: 6169 lbs.
Gross Weight: 9200 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 41.3 in. Front Hip Room: 62.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 65.2 in. Rear Head Room: 40.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 65.2 in. Rear Hip Room: 65.5 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.3 in. Rear Leg Room: 39 in.
Maximum Seating: 5

Performance Data

Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 6 liters
Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 353 hp
Max Horsepower: 5400 rpm Torque: 373 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4400 rpm Maximum Payload: 3031 lbs.
Maximum Towing Capacity: 13000 lbs. Drive Type: 4WD
Turning Circle: 55.1 ft.

Fuel Data

Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 34 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)

Range in Miles: (City/Highway)

Chevy Silverado 3500 HD

Specifications
Type: Large Truck
Where Built: Canada/Mexico
MSRP= 40,110

Dimensions

Exterior
Length: 258.7 in. Wheel Base: 167 in.
Curb Weight: 6694 lbs. Gross Weight: 11400 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 41.3 in. Front Hip Room: 62.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 65.2 in. Rear Head Room: 40.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 65.2 in. Rear Hip Room: 65.5 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.3 in. Rear Leg Room: 39 in.
Maximum Seating: 5

Performance Data

Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 6 liters
Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 312 hp
Max Horsepower: 4400 rpm Torque: 373 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4400 rpm Maximum Payload: 4706 lbs.
Maximum Towing Capacity: 13000 lbs. Drive Type: 4WD

Fuel Data

Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 34 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)

Range in Miles: (City/Highway)

the 6.6 liter duramax turbo deisel engine is avaiable on the 2500 hd and the 3500 hd stats for said engine are

With the required Allison six-speed automatic transmission:
365 horsepower @ 3000 rpm
660 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1600 rpm

AaronH · Feb 18, 2007, 5:32 PM

Randy, you left out the Chevy diesels, thus making this an incomplete comparo.

The 2500 duramax has the same torque as the 450, but with 10 more hp, and it's cheaper.

more power, similar options, less money. I have to go with the Chevy here. Even though the 07 design needs to be shot. Our 06 looks fantastic, though.

Evo_power · Feb 18, 2007, 5:35 PM

I'd have to go with the Ford's. Honestly I really don't like Pickups that much, but I personally own a Ford, so I went with those. If I had to go with just ONE of the pickups, I'd go with the Chevy Silverado, its a good truck.

However, one of the trucks you didn't list...because I don't think they make it anymore, is the F-150 Lightning

I love that truck, it actually looks cool and it goes real fast, but you can ACTUALLY keep it on the road...unlike the Dodge Viper Truck.

turbo · Feb 18, 2007, 6:51 PM

whether we're talking about everyday performance or modification ability, i would go with the chevy. the duramax is an ultimate powerhouse

the f-150 lightning was discontinued, i do believe

jjo · Feb 18, 2007, 7:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evo_power

However, one of the trucks you didn't list...because I don't think they make it anymore, is the F-150 Lightning

I love that truck, it actually looks cool and it goes real fast, but you can ACTUALLY keep it on the road...unlike the Dodge Viper Truck.

Um, say what

Kindly explain...tnx

Evo_power · Feb 18, 2007, 7:13 PM

My grandad knows a guy who has a that Dodge SRT-8 or whatever it is, the Truck with the viper engine in it. He says its nearly impossible to keep the thing from smoking the wheels where ever you go. The truck has a HUGE engine with tons of power, and nearly NO weight in the back. Can you say spin-out?

jjo · Feb 18, 2007, 7:29 PM

^^
You mean the SRT-10 Ram...they ain't too bad to drive.
They still manage mid 13sec 1/4 mile times right outta the box.
Pretty much even with the now defunct Lightning. Ford should
resurrect the SVT truck...

I really like the look of the new Chevys.
One black 3/4 ton w/ the Z71 pkg pls !

wanna koenigsegg · Feb 18, 2007, 8:24 PM

I am presently doing labouring work for a guy who owns an F-250. Its an absolute heap of sh*t so I am going to go with the Chevy on this one even though they are not sold down under.

Car_buff · Feb 18, 2007, 8:30 PM

what year f-250 is it, and how is it a heap of crap?

looserdude4 · Feb 18, 2007, 9:04 PM

For an entire line of trucks I pick chevy. They really went all out improved everything on it. Ingeneral they are very nice trucks. I sat in a few at the auto show and they have very nice interroirs. There is a ton of storage space, 2 glove boxes, the storage bin between the two front seats is huge, and lots of other little pockets. They are nice trucks that get good gass milage for their size. The only down side is that they are more expencive then the Fords.

For a daily driver I'd probably pick chevy again. It gets getter fuel milage. The ford and chevy both have nice interriors but the chevy's is slightly better. The biggest reason though is the number of options you can get in it. You can get **** loads of things for the bed that will let you do anything you want, and they also have aftermarket parts avalible directly from the dealer that won't voild trhe warentee. If I could get the king ranch version I'd pick the ford but I can't so I didn't.

For a pure hauler I'd pick the F-450. The 3500HD has a higher torque power band and less torque. The F-450 also has 4 more gallons in it's fuel tank.

EDIT: Nice post. It must have taken you hours to make.

n wright 275 · Feb 18, 2007, 9:44 PM

I would take the chevrolet too, i have always liked their pickup trucks, and now since they have out a new one, i would take it

although for 40k i think i would rather have a Lincoln Mark LT

i know what your thinking, why pick the ford with a lincoln badge, but then you picked the chevrolet?

Lincoln is my #2 favorite brand, so there.

bennyboy · Feb 19, 2007, 10:01 AM

I'd take the Fords, they're huge, haven't seen trucks as big as that in my life, got massive loading capabilites and bloody huge engines to haul them about.

They really are great pieces of machinery.

bossesjoe · Feb 19, 2007, 12:58 PM

I'm a Chevy guy but when it comes to trucks, I know that Ford is king.

VTEC_Dreams · Feb 19, 2007, 1:13 PM

Why is this in technical section?

The F-150 is jankity janx.

Car_buff · Feb 19, 2007, 1:50 PM

^^^ wtf does that mean?

the way I see it, if the silverado 2500 was meant to contest the f-250 than the f-350 was meant to contest the silverado 3500

and the f-350 is cheaper, has considerable more power, and quite frankly none of the chevy's are visually appealing to me.

and although you could get a 6.6 liter desiel duramax engine but, that option comes with a 7,000+ price tag on top of the 40 g's your already paying. the fords look great, price isnt too bad, I know from expereince they can handle anything the average guy and through at it, and pretty much everything comercial application's can as well.

I know they are of good build quality,they have a great aftermarket, and theyll last pretty long.

the only negative is gas milage. but power consumes gas, thats pretty much how it works. I dont recomend them for non work use, unless you opt for a smaller engine. but for use as work horses, I truly dont think you can ask for better at that price.

Feb 18, 2007, 5:22 PM	#1
Car_buff OIF/OEF/OND/FTS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chesepeake, va Posts: 9,305	Ford F-series VS Chevy Silverado Series Chevy pickups versus Ford F-series Pick ups All stats will be of the highest possible option available from factory. Pick which series is best based on price for what you get, looks, feul economy, whatever you want Ford F-150 King Ranch Specifications Type: Large Truck Where Built: United States MSRP= 39,355 Dimensions Exterior Length: 235.8 in. Width: 78.9 in. Height: 76 in. Wheel Base: 150.5 in. Ground Clearance: 8.1 in. Gross Weight: 7200 lbs. Interior Front Head Room: 40.1 in. Front Hip Room: 63.8 in. Front Shoulder Room: 65.8 in. Rear Head Room: 39.6 in. Rear Shoulder Room: 65.8 in. Rear Hip Room: 63.1 in. Front Leg Room: 41.3 in. Rear Leg Room: 39 in. Maximum Seating: 5 Performance Data Performance Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 5.4 liters Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 300 hp Max Horsepower: 5000 rpm Torque: 365 ft-lbs. Max Torque: 3750 rpm Maximum Payload: 1500 lbs. Maximum Towing Capacity: 9100 lbs. Drive Type: 4WD Turning Circle: 45.1 ft. Fuel Data Fuel Fuel Tank Capacity: 30 gal. EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway) Automatic: : 14 mpg / 18 mpg Range in Miles: (City/Highway) Automatic: 420 mi. / 540 mi. Ford F-250 XLT Specifications Type: Large Truck Where Built: United States MSRP= 37,500 Dimensions Exterior Length: 262.4 in. Width: 79.9 in. Height: 79.9 in. Wheel Base: 172.4 in. Curb Weight: 6618 lbs. Gross Weight: 10000 lbs. Interior Front Head Room: 41.4 in. Front Hip Room: 67.6 in. Front Shoulder Room: 68 in. Rear Head Room: 41.4 in. Rear Shoulder Room: 68 in. Rear Hip Room: 67.3 in. Front Leg Room: 41 in. Rear Leg Room: 41.8 in. Maximum Seating: 6 Performance Data Performance Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 5.4 liters Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 300 hp Max Horsepower: 5000 rpm Torque: 365 ft-lbs. Max Torque: 3750 rpm Maximum Payload: 2950 lbs. Maximum Towing Capacity: 12500 lbs. Drive Type: 4WD Turning Circle: 56.5 ft. Fuel Data Fuel Fuel Tank Capacity: 38 gal. EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway) Range in Miles: (City/Highway) Ford F-350 Lariat Specifications Type: Large Truck Where Built: United States MSRP= 39,100 Dimensions Exterior Length: 262.4 in. Width: 95.5 in. Height: 80.1 in. Wheel Base: 172.4 in. Curb Weight: 7227 lbs. Gross Weight: 13000 lbs. Interior Front Head Room: 41.4 in. Front Hip Room: 67.6 in. Front Shoulder Room: 68 in. Rear Head Room: 41.4 in. Rear Shoulder Room: 68 in. Rear Hip Room: 67.3 in. Front Leg Room: 41 in. Rear Leg Room: 41.8 in. Maximum Seating: 6 Performance Data Performance Base Number of Cylinders: 10 Base Engine Size: 6.8 liters Base Engine Type: V10 Horsepower: 362 hp Max Horsepower: 4750 rpm Torque: 457 ft-lbs. Max Torque: 3250 rpm Maximum Payload: 5300 lbs. Maximum Towing Capacity: 15000 lbs. Drive Type: 4WD Turning Circle: 56.5 ft. Fuel Data Fuel Fuel Tank Capacity: 38 gal. EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway) Range in Miles: (City/Highway) Ford F-450 Lariat [img] http://img.********.com/Ford-F-450_Super_Duty_2008_800x600_wallpaper_05 .jpg[/img] Specifications Type: Large Truck Where Built: United States MSRP= 47,740 Dimensions Exterior Length: 262.4 in. Width: 95.5 in. Height: 79.8 in. Wheel Base: 172.4 in. Ground Clearance: 7.8 in. Curb Weight: 8687 lbs. Gross Weight: 14500 lbs. Interior Front Head Room: 41.4 in. Front Hip Room: 67.6 in. Front Shoulder Room: 68 in. Rear Head Room: 41.4 in. Rear Shoulder Room: 68 in. Rear Hip Room: 67.3 in. Front Leg Room: 41 in. Rear Leg Room: 41.8 in. Maximum Seating: 6 Performance Data Performance Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 6.4 liters Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 350 hp Max Horsepower: 3000 rpm Torque: 650 ft-lbs. Max Torque: 2000 rpm Maximum Payload: 5720 lbs. Maximum Towing Capacity: 16000 lbs. Drive Type: 4WD Turning Circle: 56.5 ft. Fuel Data Fuel Fuel Tank Capacity: 38 gal. EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway) Range in Miles: (City/Highway) Chevy Silverado 1500 Specifications Type: Large Truck Where Built: Canada/Mexico MSRP= 38,090 Dimensions Exterior Length: 229.9 in. Width: 79.9 in. Height: 73.7 in. Wheel Base: 143.5 in. Ground Clearance: 9.1 in. Curb Weight: 5371 lbs. Gross Weight: 7000 lbs. Interior Front Head Room: 41.5 in. Front Hip Room: 62.5 in. Front Shoulder Room: 65.2 in. Rear Head Room: 40.6 in. Rear Shoulder Room: 65.2 in. Rear Hip Room: 65.5 in. Front Leg Room: 41.3 in. Rear Leg Room: 38.7 in. Maximum Seating: 5 Performance Data Performance Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 5.3 liters Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 315 hp Max Horsepower: 5200 rpm Torque: 338 ft-lbs. Max Torque: 4400 rpm Maximum Payload: 1629 lbs. Maximum Towing Capacity: 10500 lbs. Drive Type: 4WD Turning Circle: 47.2 ft. Fuel Data Fuel Fuel Tank Capacity: 26 gal. EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway) Automatic: : 16 mpg / 20 mpg Range in Miles: (City/Highway) Automatic: 416 mi. / 520 mi. Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Specifications Type: Large Truck Where Built: Canada/Mexico MSRP= 39,880 Dimensions Exterior Length: 258.7 in. Width: 79.9 in. Height: 76.9 in. Wheel Base: 167 in. Ground Clearance: 9.5 in. Curb Weight: 6169 lbs. Gross Weight: 9200 lbs. Interior Front Head Room: 41.3 in. Front Hip Room: 62.5 in. Front Shoulder Room: 65.2 in. Rear Head Room: 40.6 in. Rear Shoulder Room: 65.2 in. Rear Hip Room: 65.5 in. Front Leg Room: 41.3 in. Rear Leg Room: 39 in. Maximum Seating: 5 Performance Data Performance Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 6 liters Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 353 hp Max Horsepower: 5400 rpm Torque: 373 ft-lbs. Max Torque: 4400 rpm Maximum Payload: 3031 lbs. Maximum Towing Capacity: 13000 lbs. Drive Type: 4WD Turning Circle: 55.1 ft. Fuel Data Fuel Fuel Tank Capacity: 34 gal. EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway) Range in Miles: (City/Highway) Chevy Silverado 3500 HD** Specifications Type: Large Truck Where Built: Canada/Mexico MSRP= 40,110 Dimensions Exterior Length: 258.7 in. Wheel Base: 167 in. Curb Weight: 6694 lbs. Gross Weight: 11400 lbs. Interior Front Head Room: 41.3 in. Front Hip Room: 62.5 in. Front Shoulder Room: 65.2 in. Rear Head Room: 40.6 in. Rear Shoulder Room: 65.2 in. Rear Hip Room: 65.5 in. Front Leg Room: 41.3 in. Rear Leg Room: 39 in. Maximum Seating: 5 Performance Data Performance Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 6 liters Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 312 hp Max Horsepower: 4400 rpm Torque: 373 ft-lbs. Max Torque: 4400 rpm Maximum Payload: 4706 lbs. Maximum Towing Capacity: 13000 lbs. Drive Type: 4WD Fuel Data Fuel Fuel Tank Capacity: 34 gal. EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway) Range in Miles: (City/Highway) the 6.6 liter duramax turbo deisel engine is avaiable on the 2500 hd and the 3500 hd stats for said engine are With the required Allison six-speed automatic transmission: 365 horsepower @ 3000 rpm 660 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1600 rpm __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer above hoarded gold, it would be a much merrier world-Tolkien Last edited by Car_buff : Feb 18, 2007 at 5:41 PM.

Feb 18, 2007, 5:35 PM	#3
Evo_power Johnny Suave DeathMachine Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oregon Awesomeness: Infinite Posts: 23,247	Lightning! I'd have to go with the Ford's. Honestly I really don't like Pickups that much, but I personally own a Ford, so I went with those. If I had to go with just ONE of the pickups, I'd go with the Chevy Silverado, its a good truck. However, one of the trucks you didn't list...because I don't think they make it anymore, is the F-150 Lightning I love that truck, it actually looks cool and it goes real fast, but you can ACTUALLY keep it on the road...unlike the Dodge Viper Truck. __________________ "Deflecting isn't becoming." - Dorito

Feb 18, 2007, 6:51 PM	#4
turbo Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: STL. USA Posts: 192	whether we're talking about everyday performance or modification ability, i would go with the chevy. the duramax is an ultimate powerhouse the f-150 lightning was discontinued, i do believe __________________ 04 Jetta GLI - mine all mine

Feb 18, 2007, 7:13 PM	#6
Evo_power Johnny Suave DeathMachine Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oregon Awesomeness: Infinite Posts: 23,247	My grandad knows a guy who has a that Dodge SRT-8 or whatever it is, the Truck with the viper engine in it. He says its nearly impossible to keep the thing from smoking the wheels where ever you go. The truck has a HUGE engine with tons of power, and nearly NO weight in the back. Can you say spin-out? __________________ "Deflecting isn't becoming." - Dorito

Feb 18, 2007, 7:29 PM	#7
jjo Dodge This ! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,386	^^ You mean the SRT-10 Ram...they ain't too bad to drive. They still manage mid 13sec 1/4 mile times right outta the box. Pretty much even with the now defunct Lightning. Ford should resurrect the SVT truck... I really like the look of the new Chevys. One black 3/4 ton w/ the Z71 pkg pls ! __________________ /10 Challenger SRT8 Last edited by jjo : Feb 18, 2007 at 10:01 PM. Reason: addt'l comments

Feb 18, 2007, 5:32 PM	#2
AaronH Forum Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,398	Randy, you left out the Chevy diesels, thus making this an incomplete comparo. The 2500 duramax has the same torque as the 450, but with 10 more hp, and it's cheaper. more power, similar options, less money. I have to go with the Chevy here. Even though the 07 design needs to be shot. Our 06 looks fantastic, though.

Feb 18, 2007, 8:24 PM	#8
wanna koenigsegg Lord Stinkknuckle Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, Southern Hemisphere, Earth Posts: 5,666	I am presently doing labouring work for a guy who owns an F-250. Its an absolute heap of sh*t so I am going to go with the Chevy on this one even though they are not sold down under.

Feb 18, 2007, 8:30 PM	#9
Car_buff OIF/OEF/OND/FTS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chesepeake, va Posts: 9,305	what year f-250 is it, and how is it a heap of crap? __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer above hoarded gold, it would be a much merrier world-Tolkien

Feb 18, 2007, 9:04 PM	#10
looserdude4 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago IL (USA) Infractions: Oh ****! Posts: 1,732	For an entire line of trucks I pick chevy. They really went all out improved everything on it. Ingeneral they are very nice trucks. I sat in a few at the auto show and they have very nice interroirs. There is a ton of storage space, 2 glove boxes, the storage bin between the two front seats is huge, and lots of other little pockets. They are nice trucks that get good gass milage for their size. The only down side is that they are more expencive then the Fords. For a daily driver I'd probably pick chevy again. It gets getter fuel milage. The ford and chevy both have nice interriors but the chevy's is slightly better. The biggest reason though is the number of options you can get in it. You can get **** loads of things for the bed that will let you do anything you want, and they also have aftermarket parts avalible directly from the dealer that won't voild trhe warentee. If I could get the king ranch version I'd pick the ford but I can't so I didn't. For a pure hauler I'd pick the F-450. The 3500HD has a higher torque power band and less torque. The F-450 also has 4 more gallons in it's fuel tank. EDIT: Nice post. It must have taken you hours to make. __________________ An understeering two ton compact sedan? No thanks, I have testicles and a brain.~CVan Last edited by looserdude4 : Feb 19, 2007 at 8:46 PM.

Feb 18, 2007, 9:44 PM	#11
n wright 275 SUV Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 6,975	I would take the chevrolet too, i have always liked their pickup trucks, and now since they have out a new one, i would take it although for 40k i think i would rather have a Lincoln Mark LT i know what your thinking, why pick the ford with a lincoln badge, but then you picked the chevrolet? Lincoln is my #2 favorite brand, so there. __________________ You must be frank with the world; frankness is the child of honesty and courage -Robert E. Lee

Feb 19, 2007, 10:01 AM	#12
bennyboy RA108 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,647	I'd take the Fords, they're huge, haven't seen trucks as big as that in my life, got massive loading capabilites and bloody huge engines to haul them about. They really are great pieces of machinery. __________________ Has anyone told you before that you look a bit like Micheal Schumacher? LOL. - car lover!!

Feb 19, 2007, 12:58 PM	#13
bossesjoe matlab hates me :( Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: OH/VA USA Posts: 7,905	I'm a Chevy guy but when it comes to trucks, I know that Ford is king. __________________ 10mm and SBC for life! -Infernal Combustion

Feb 19, 2007, 1:13 PM	#14
VTEC_Dreams Slow car enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 12,786	Why is this in technical section? The F-150 is jankity janx. __________________ Anyhow...

Feb 19, 2007, 1:50 PM	#15
Car_buff OIF/OEF/OND/FTS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chesepeake, va Posts: 9,305	^^^ wtf does that mean? the way I see it, if the silverado 2500 was meant to contest the f-250 than the f-350 was meant to contest the silverado 3500 and the f-350 is cheaper, has considerable more power, and quite frankly none of the chevy's are visually appealing to me. and although you could get a 6.6 liter desiel duramax engine but, that option comes with a 7,000+ price tag on top of the 40 g's your already paying. the fords look great, price isnt too bad, I know from expereince they can handle anything the average guy and through at it, and pretty much everything comercial application's can as well. I know they are of good build quality,they have a great aftermarket, and theyll last pretty long. the only negative is gas milage. but power consumes gas, thats pretty much how it works. I dont recomend them for non work use, unless you opt for a smaller engine. but for use as work horses, I truly dont think you can ask for better at that price. __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer above hoarded gold, it would be a much merrier world-Tolkien

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