2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Ford GT 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 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Ford GT.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram 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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Ford GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 66 L |
