2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (204 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 145 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestyle | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Freestyle | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
