2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2003 Ford F-250
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2003 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2003 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3490 mm |
