2002 Ford Tonka vs. 2001 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2002 Ford Tonka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Sequoia (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 312 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. (430 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Tonka | 2001 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tonka | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6150 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2370 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4200 mm | 3010 mm |
