2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey

To start off, both 2006 Ford F-150 and 2006 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 275 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 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 F-150 (354 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey. 2006 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford F-150 2006 Honda Odyssey
Make Ford Honda
Model F-150 Odyssey
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4195 cc 3473 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 202 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 4350 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 354 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.8 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 93 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 79 L


 

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