2005 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2006 Ford E-150
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (181 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2006 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Grand Caravan | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 132 L |
