2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 3,898 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (193 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Freestar (325 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (270 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Freestar | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 73 L |
