2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 201 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Jeep Cherokee.
Because 2007 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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 (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestar | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Freestar | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3701 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1829 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |