2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 861 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | E-150 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 132 L |