2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2006 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2006 Ford Freestar and 2006 Hyundai Tucson 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 28 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 271 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2006 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Freestar | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
