2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 831 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Five Hundred | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
