2006 Ford Freestar vs. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro

To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 548 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (193 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 65 kg more than 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro.

Because 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar. 2006 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro has manual transmission. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro 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.

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2006 Ford Freestar 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro
Make Ford Lotec
Model Freestar Testa de Oro
Year Released 2006 1995
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3898 cc 4943 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 193 HP 741 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 900 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1650 kg