2003 Ford Freestar vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 5 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Freestar weights approximately 378 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2008 Honda CR-V 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Freestar | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Freestar | CR-V |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1562 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |