2003 Ford Freestar vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry 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 548 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry. 2003 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Camry 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 | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Freestar | Camry |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2730 mm |