1999 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford E-150. (387 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5698 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3505 mm |
