2006 Ford E-250 vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 237 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford E-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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 E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-250 | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | E-250 | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 83 L |
