2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2006 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2006 Ford Freestar and 2006 Saab 03-Sep 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 Saab 03-Sep (250 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (193 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Saab 03-Sep.
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 Saab 03-Sep (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestar | 2006 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Ford | Saab |
Model | Freestar | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3898 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 74.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 62 L |