2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 382 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestyle | 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Freestyle | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |