2006 Ford Freestar vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Publica would be higher. 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 130 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 960 kg more than 1976 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Freestar (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Freestar | Publica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2270 mm |
