2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 6 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 997 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestyle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (282 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestyle | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Freestyle | Titan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 282 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 140 L |