2003 Ford Model U vs. 2003 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2003 Ford Model U and 2003 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota 4Runner (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Ford Model U. (149 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Model U.
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, 2003 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Model U. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Model U.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Model U | 2003 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Model U | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
