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 4,195 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 331 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 (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (262 Nm @ 1950 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 | 4195 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 52 L |
