2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke 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, 2006 Ford Freestar (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 374 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke. 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 (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Freestar | Juke |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
