2003 Ford Freestar vs. 1997 Vauxhall Sintra
To start off, 2003 Ford Freestar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Vauxhall Sintra would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Vauxhall Sintra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Vauxhall Sintra should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Freestar weights approximately 210 kg more than 1997 Vauxhall Sintra.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Vauxhall Sintra. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Vauxhall Sintra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Freestar | 1997 Vauxhall Sintra | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Freestar | Sintra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2850 mm |
