2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 1985 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 245 kg more than 1985 Nissan Prairie. 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 Freestyle (282 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Prairie.

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