2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2006 Lexus LX
To start off, both 2006 Ford Freestar and 2006 Lexus LX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus LX (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus LX weights approximately 104 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 2006 Lexus LX 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 Lexus LX 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 Lexus LX (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2006 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Freestar | LX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 96 L |
