2003 Ford Freestar vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 7 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, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1783 more horse power than 2003 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Freestar weights approximately 150 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Freestar | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Freestar | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2919 mm |
