2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2006 Ford E-150
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Ford E-150 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-150. (226 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (438 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2006 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Monte Carlo | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 132 L |
