2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2006 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-250 and 2006 Isuzu Ascender were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Isuzu Ascender (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250.
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-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu Ascender. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu Ascender. 2006 Isuzu Ascender 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. 2006 Isuzu Ascender will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 2006 Isuzu Ascender | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | F-250 | Ascender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 4195 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 82 L |
