1999 Toyota Picnic vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Picnic. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1999 Toyota Picnic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford F-250 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford F-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Picnic. (210 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Picnic | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Picnic | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3967 mm |
