2007 Ford F-250 vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1515 kg more than 2013 Scion tC.
Because 2007 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Scion tC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Ford | Scion |
| Model | F-250 | tC |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2892 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2700 mm |
