2004 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 625 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.

Because 2004 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Ford F-150 (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford F-150 2005 Toyota Camry
Make Ford Toyota
Model F-150 Camry
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Pickup Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4196 cc 3297 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 223 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 326 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2125 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 5380 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2730 mm


 

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