2004 Buick Century vs. 2006 Ford Freestar
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Century weights approximately 77 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Freestar (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Century | 2006 Ford Freestar | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Century | Freestar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 3802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
