2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 589 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2006 Ford Freestyle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestyle | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Freestyle | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |