2003 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-150 weights approximately 995 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford F-150. (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford F-150. 2012 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 2003 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford F-150 | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-150 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 424 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3230 mm |