2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute 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 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 40 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 590 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute. 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, 2006 Ford Freestar (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Freestar | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 57 L |
