2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 2012 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford F-150 | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-150 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2298 kg | 1996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5885 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 87 L |
