2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-150 and 2006 Hyundai Tucson 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 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 178 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. 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 (354 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2006 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | F-150 | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 58 L |
