2003 Ford Freestar vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 2003 Ford Freestar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2003 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Freestar weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Nissan President.
Because 1998 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Freestar. (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Freestar | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Freestar | President |
Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3040 mm |