2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Ford E-150
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-150. (226 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 132 L |
