2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (193 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 185 kg more than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestar | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Freestar | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3898 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |