2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 101 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 F-150 (495 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 2363 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3370 mm |
