2006 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Pacifica 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 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (251 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 983 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Pacifica.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Chrysler Pacifica (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler Pacifica | 2006 Ford Freestyle | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Pacifica | Freestyle |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 72 L |