2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2006 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2006 Ford Freestar and 2006 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 14 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon 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, 2006 GMC Canyon 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, 2006 Ford Freestar (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Freestar | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2770 cc |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
