2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2009 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-450 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. (272 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. (315 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. 2009 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 2009 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-450 | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 2040 mm |