2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, both 2006 Ford Freestar and 2006 Toyota Quantum 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 92 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
Because 2006 Toyota Quantum is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Toyota Quantum. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Quantum. 2006 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Quantum 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Freestar | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
