2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 185 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle. 2006 Ford Freestyle has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Freestyle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestyle | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Freestyle | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2370 mm |