2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-150 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 862 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150.
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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | F-150 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3458 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 72 L |
