2009 Ford Edge vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2009 Ford Edge 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 1749 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
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, 2009 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Edge | 2006 Ford Freestyle | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Edge | Freestyle |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |