2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle
To start off, both 2006 Buick Terraza and 2006 Ford Freestyle were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (204 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Buick Terraza. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Terraza weights approximately 231 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Because 2006 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza will offer significantly more control. 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 Buick Terraza (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2006 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Terraza | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
