2001 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (376 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Tundra | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Tundra | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |
