2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250.
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-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 2983 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 72 L |
