2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2005 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Xedos 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Freestar (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Ford | Xedos |
| Model | Freestar | 9 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
