2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Ford F-150
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 645 kg more than 2006 Ford F-150.
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, 2006 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 114 L |
