2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-150 and 2006 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-150. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT 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 336 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2006 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. 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 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT 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 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-150 | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 92 L |