2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 Ford Freestar and 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 178 kg more than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Freestar | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 5653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |
