2004 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 795 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2004 Ford F-150 (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-150 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
