2006 Ford F-150 vs. 1999 Toyota RAV4

To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1999 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1999 Toyota RAV4. 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, 2006 Ford F-150 (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota RAV4.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford F-150 1999 Toyota RAV4
Make Ford Toyota
Model F-150 RAV4
Year Released 2006 1999
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 126 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 496 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 4120 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 3370 mm 2450 mm


 

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