2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2003 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Impreza (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 445 kg more than 2003 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2003 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Subaru Impreza (333 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
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2006 Ford Freestar | 2003 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Freestar | Impreza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |