2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2006 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2006 Ford Freestyle and 2006 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 139 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
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 (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestyle | 2006 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Freestyle | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 35 L |
