2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 112 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 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (282 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestyle | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Freestyle | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3710 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 | 100 L |
