2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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 1526 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-250. 2011 Toyota Tundra 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. 2011 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-250 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 5663 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 100 L |
