2003 Ford Freestar vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Freestar weights approximately 660 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2003 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus 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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2003 Ford Freestar | 2004 Ford Focus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Freestar | Focus |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |