2002 Ford Tonka vs. 2002 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2002 Ford Tonka and 2002 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Sierra (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Sierra weights approximately 968 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 443 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GMC Sierra. (371 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Tonka | 2002 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Tonka | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6150 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2370 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4200 mm | 3650 mm |
