2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 679 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestar | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Freestar | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 96 L |