2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 204 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2004 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Freestar | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 87 L |
