2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2000 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (201 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (194 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 349 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus.
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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2000 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Freestar | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 2961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
