2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 4 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (193 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 390 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.
Because 2010 BMW 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2010 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Freestar | 750 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 82 L |
