2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln Navigator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln Navigator would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 642 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.
Because 2005 Lincoln Navigator 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, 2005 Lincoln Navigator 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, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (481 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2005 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Freestar | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 2358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
