1997 Ford F-250 vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 1998 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-250 would be higher. 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 117 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (189 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1998 Toyota Sienna. 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 1998 Toyota Sienna. 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford F-250 | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-250 | Sienna |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2910 mm |