1997 Toyota Supra vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Supra would be higher. 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 60 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Supra.
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-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Supra. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Supra 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Supra | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Supra | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |
