2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 520 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2002 Toyota Tundra 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 2002 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (330 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Freestar | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
