2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT
To start off, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Ford FPV BF GT.
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, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Ford FPV BF GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | FPV BF GT |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
