2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 364 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-250 | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | E-250 | Hilux |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |