2008 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 673 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2008 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna 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, 2012 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Sienna | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 132 L |
