2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse (265 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 79 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Freestar | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
