2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux.
Because 2006 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-250 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 80 L |
