2006 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 GMC Canyon

To start off, both 2006 Ford Explorer and 2006 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Explorer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Ford Explorer (407 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Explorer 2006 GMC Canyon
Make Ford GMC
Model Explorer Canyon
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 2770 cc
Horse Power 292 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 5270 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 72 L


 

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