2000 Ford Artic vs. 2005 Toyota Hilux

To start off, 2005 Toyota Hilux is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Artic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Artic would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Artic (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Hilux. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Artic should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 76 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic.

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, 2000 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Hilux. (162 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Hilux. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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