2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2007 Seat Alhambra 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 3,898 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (193 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 9 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestar.
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 (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Alhambra. 2006 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Alhambra 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 | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Freestar | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |