2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 974 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Equinox | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3386 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |
