2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 728 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Freestar | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 142 L |
