2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2006 Ford Freestar and 2006 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 525 kg more than 2006 Skoda Octavia. 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 (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestar | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Freestar | Octavia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |