2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 809 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Because 2007 Ford F-250 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 2007 Ford F-250. 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar. 2006 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-250 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 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Freestar | F-250 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 4200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 144 L |