2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 1203 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestyle | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Freestyle | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
