2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 1989 Holden Nova

To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Nova 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 113 more horse power than 1989 Holden Nova. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 696 kg more than 1989 Holden Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Ford Freestyle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Holden Nova. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Freestyle (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Nova.

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