2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Ford F-250. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 166 kg more than 2003 Ford F-250. 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sequoia. 2011 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2003 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-250 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 100 L |
