2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-250 and 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1509 kg more than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2006 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 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-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | F-250 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 3786 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 64 L |
