2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota MR2 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 162 more horse power than 2008 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 99 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 @ 3750 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2008 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-350 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5398 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 48 L |
