2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Ford Freestar
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and 2006 Ford Freestar were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 265 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Ford Freestar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Freestar |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |