True or False: Trucks Edition

False. This was actually one of the first 4WD trucks to gain popularity in the compact truck market. It also featured a 22R four-cylinder engine.

True. The newer models of the Nissan Titan truck does indeed have a horsepower of 390, as well as a V8 engine. These trucks also boast a towing capacity of almost 10,000 pounds!

False. The 1999 Ford Super Duty was actually known for its solid axles, which refers to the suspension of a vehicle. These were also considered to be "half-ton" trucks.

False. The Dodge Dakota actually did feature a convertible option, as well as the Shelby muscle truck option. These trucks were also manufactured from 1987 to 2011.

False. The Ford Ranchero was indeed a hybrid of both a car and a truck, and featured a station wagon aesthetic. The bed of the truck was small enough to carry small units of storage.

False. The Dodge Lil Red Express was actually the first muscle truck to be invented (which occurred in 1978). The Ford Model T Runabout was not a muscle truck.

False. The Dodge W250/350 Cummins did have a turbo-diesel engine, as well as 160 horsepower. It also featured a foot-pound torque power of 400.

True. GMC is the maker of the Sierra truck model. GMC also makes the Yukon and Acadia models.

True. The Chevy Colorado does indeed have a mpg rate of 30 on the highway. It also has a 22 mpg rate on city streets.

True. The bed length of the GMC Canyon ranges from 61.2 to 74.4 feet. These trucks can also tow a weight of up to 7,000 pounds.

True. Natives of South Africa will call a truck a "bakkie." Hino is also currently a large truck brand in South Africa.

False. Multiply 250 by 2 and you get an incredible horsepower of 500, making this version of the Dodge Ram one of the most powerful muscle trucks to date. It also featured a 505 CID Viper V10 engine.

False. Regular, extended, club and crew are actually various types of body styles when referring to the cab of the truck. The cab body style also refers to how many people a truck can seat.

True. Almost every pickup truck has a trailer hitch on the back, below the tailgate. Hitches come in various sizes based on what they're pulling.

True. The Chevy Silverado has many kinds of editions, each with their own unique specs. For example, the 2500 HD edition can tow up to 14,500 pounds.

True. The newer models of the Nissan Frontier truck have a payload range of 882 to just over 1,500 pounds. These trucks also have a mpg rate of 23 on the highway.

True. Large weights and objects should be carried and transported by heavy-duty trucks, not light-duty ones. Examples of light-duty trucks include the RAM 1500 and the Ford F-150.

True. The Nissan Titan XD is a special type of edition that is noted for its power and heavy-duty traits. It even has a payload of almost 3,000 pounds!

True. This type of truck is considered to be both heavy-duty and full-sized. It's also manufactured in various states in the US.

True. When you sit in a truck, you're technically sitting in the "cab" of the truck. This is typically enclosed with a roof, and has the "box" of the truck behind it.

False. This type of truck was quite powerful, with a foot-pound torque power of 385! It also featured Bilstein shocks for an upgraded suspension.

True. The words "box" and "bed" are interchangeable when it comes to the second half of a pickup truck. The box/bed is also where objects may be stowed away.

False. Instead of stepside beds, the 1955 Chevy Cameo utilized fleetside beds. Other types of truck beds includes long beds and short beds.

True. A four-door pickup truck actually has various nicknames, but a crew cab is one of the most well known. These types of trucks can actually seat quite a few people, sometimes as many as 6.

False. This truck actually featured 4.3 L V6 engine, which had turbo-charged capabilities. The GMC Syclone also featured a Corvette shifter.

False. It actually was one of the first compact trucks to be invented, and was labeled as a "tyke." It also featured 37 horsepower.

False. The "Big Doolie" is actually a nickname for the Chevrolet C/K 30, which was manufactured between 1973 and 1991. This truck was known for its dual rear wheels.

False. Not only was the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor an off-road truck, it also featured a 5.4 L V8 engine. Later models also featured an enhanced horsepower of up to 411.

True. The Ford F-150 continues to skyrocket in sales, and is considered to be one of the most widely sold pickup trucks to date. This truck also has a towing capacity of up to 8,000 pounds.

True. 1 ton is equivalent to 2,000 pounds, and a half-ton is equivalent to 1,000 pounds. Back in the early 1900s, trucks could only transport up to 1,000 pounds of weight, hence the name "half-ton trucks."

True. The topper refers to the top cover of the box. It protects the contents of the box from things like bad weather or theft.

True. The Ford Model T Runabout was a popular truck back in 1925 and was created by Henry Ford. It also featured a truck box/bed in the back.

True. Toyota manufactured its G1 model in 1935, which was several years after Chevrolet started manufacturing trucks. Toyota now manufactures familiar brands like the Camry and the Corolla.

False. The crew cab style was actually first manufactured by International, not Honda. Crew cab is just a fancy phrase for "extra seating" in a truck.

True. Next time you watch "The Terminator," pay attention to the types of trucks in the movie. One of them is the 1973 Chevy C-10 truck.

False. Harvester Travelette is actually a model by International, which created the four-door pickup truck in 1961. Before that, they manufactured trucks with 3 doors instead.

False. It's quite the opposite actually; muscle trucks are known for their high power and heavy-duty specs. Examples include the Dodge Warlock and the Shelby Dakota.

False. The 1993 Ford Lightning is actually a type of muscle truck that was well-known for its high-powered performance. These trucks also had a horsepower of 240.

False. The Shelby Dakota was a type of muscle truck that was manufactured by Dodge. This truck also featured a 5.2 L V8 and was popular in the late 1980s.

False. This type of truck was actually created after World War II, and was part of the "Advance Design" truck series. It could only hold small cargo though, as it was a light-duty type of truck.