2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (231 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
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, 2007 Ford F-150 (397 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-150 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-150 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6310 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4150 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 72 L |
