2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (260 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 600 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-350 | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 367 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 72 L |