1999 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 232 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150.
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 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-150 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
