2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-150 and 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. 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 (495 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (343 Nm). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Fortuner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-150 | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
