2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2006 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2006 Ford Freestar and 2006 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,898 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (193 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Opel Zafira. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 322 kg more than 2006 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Zafira. 2006 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Zafira has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Freestar | 2006 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Freestar | Zafira |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 58 L |