2003 Ford Freestar vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (329 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2003 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Freestar weights approximately 285 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro.
Because 2004 Vauxhall Monaro 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 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. 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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Freestar. (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Freestar. 2003 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2004 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro 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 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Freestar | Monaro |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 329 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2800 mm |