2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 14 kg more than 2012 Ford F-150.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | F-150 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 2684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 93 L |
