2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra 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 3,898 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 485 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.
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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra. 2006 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Astra 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 | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Freestar | Astra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1589 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |