2006 Toyota Matrix 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 Toyota Matrix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Matrix would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (405 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Matrix. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Matrix.
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, 2013 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Matrix. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Matrix | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Matrix | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3378 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 18.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |
