2003 Ford Freestar vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero

To start off, both 2003 Ford Freestar and 2003 Mitsubishi Montero were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 70 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Freestar weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero will offer significantly more control. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. 2003 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2003 Mitsubishi Montero has manual transmission. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero 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.

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