2004 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 476 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2004 Ford F-150 (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-150 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |
