2002 Ford F-150 vs. 2002 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2002 Ford F-150 and 2002 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2002 Saturn Vue. (143 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2002 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford F-150 weights approximately 629 kg more than 2002 Saturn Vue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Saturn Vue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Ford F-150 (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford F-150 | 2002 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | F-150 | Vue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2710 mm |
