2012 Ford F-350 vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2012 Ford F-350 and 2012 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (280 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2012 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-350 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 65 L |
