2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 379 kg more than 2013 Ford F-150.
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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Five Hundred | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1933 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 136 L |
