2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 6 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, 2012 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 725 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, 2012 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (330 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Freestar | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1842 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |
