2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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 3,898 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestar. (193 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Because 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 SsangYong Chairman W. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Freestar | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
