2006 Ford Freestar vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 283 kg more than 1990 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Pintara. 2006 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Pintara has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Pintara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestar | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Freestar | Pintara |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2560 mm |