2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1595 kg more than 2009 Ford F-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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-150 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| 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 | 248 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
