2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 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 68 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 648 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-250 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | E-250 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |