2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (204 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (200 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 775 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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, 2006 Ford Freestyle (281 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (273 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestyle | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Freestyle | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 273 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |