2011 Tesla Roadster vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Tesla Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Tesla Roadster would be higher. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1091 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster. 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (376 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tesla Roadster | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Tesla | Ford |
| Model | Roadster | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1128 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2352 mm | 3670 mm |
