2006 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP) has 185 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 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 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Grand Prix | F-250 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 132 L |