2003 Ford Freestar vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2003 Ford Freestar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Freestar (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Freestar weights approximately 850 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2003 Ford Freestar (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 2003 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Freestar | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Freestar | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2560 mm |
