2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 Ford Freestar
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 307 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2006 Ford Freestar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Freestar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
