2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-150 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 40 more horse power than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (260 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 636 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. 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 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-150 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 87 L |
