2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2005 Ford F-150 and 2005 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 968 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 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 2005 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (342 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford F-150 2005 Toyota Corolla
Make Ford Toyota
Model F-150 Corolla
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4196 cc 1786 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 130 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 342 Nm 171 Nm
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 91 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2125 kg 1157 kg
Vehicle Length 5380 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 50 L


 

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