2006 Ford F-150 vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 2006 Ford F-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | F-150 | Today |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1400 mm |
