2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder 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.
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2006 Ford Freestar | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Freestar | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 187 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |