2003 Ford Freestar vs. 2000 Honda City
To start off, 2003 Ford Freestar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City 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 96 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Freestar weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2000 Honda City. 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City. 2003 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda City has manual transmission. 2000 Honda City 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 | 2000 Honda City | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Freestar | City |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |