2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Ford Freestar

To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus 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 3,898 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (193 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus.

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 (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Focus 2006 Ford Freestar
Make Ford Ford
Model Focus Freestar
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 3898 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 136 HP 193 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 181 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 87.9 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1715 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 3070 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 59 L


 

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