2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Renault Megane

To start off, both 2006 Ford F-150 and 2006 Renault Megane 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 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 685 kg more than 2006 Renault Megane. 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 Renault Megane. 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 (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Megane.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford F-150 2006 Renault Megane
Make Ford Renault
Model F-150 Megane
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 496 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1030 kg
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3370 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 60 L


 

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