2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Maxima is newer by 2 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Maxima (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 131 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Freestar | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
