2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2003 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Highlander. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 814 kg more than 2003 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford F-150 (496 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 2003 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-150 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2499 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 73 L |
