2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1673 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | E-150 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 2750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 100 L |
