1997 Ford F-250 vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 1997 Ford F-250 and 1997 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (123 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis. 1997 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Ford F-250 | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-250 | Avensis |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2640 mm |