2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (164 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 588 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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 F-350 (495 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-350 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5398 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 79 L |
