2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1123 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

Because 2005 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (496 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford F-150 2008 Toyota Corolla
Make Ford Toyota
Model F-150 Corolla
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 0 HP
Torque 496 Nm 170 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 91.5 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2499 kg 1376 kg
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 3370 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 60 L


 

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