2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2009 Ford GT
To start off, 2009 Ford GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford GT 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 196 kg more than 2009 Ford GT.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 2009 Ford GT | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5409 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 66 L |
