2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-150 and 2006 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-150. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2006 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac GTO. 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 Pontiac GTO (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | F-150 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 68 L |
